Stanwood Wastewater Pond

offstream· Snohomish, Washington· Built 1980· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Stanwood Wastewater Pond is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length3,650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDWA01951

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

Stanwood City Public Works

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stanwood Wastewater Pond?

Stanwood Wastewater Pond 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 Stanwood Wastewater Pond?

Stanwood Wastewater Pond is owned by Stanwood City Public Works (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Stanwood Wastewater Pond built?

Stanwood Wastewater Pond was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Stanwood Wastewater Pond?

Stanwood Wastewater Pond 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.