Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon

OFF-STREAM TRIB TO CRAB CREEK· Grant, Washington· Built 2001· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage91 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge12 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
Year Modified2001
NID IDWA00679

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Nelson Faria Dairy LLC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon?

Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon?

Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon is owned by Nelson Faria Dairy LLC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon built?

Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon was completed in 2001, making it 25 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon?

Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.