Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir

Offstream· Yakima, Washington· Built 2010· Earth·
High Hazard Irrigation Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
Year Modified2010
NID IDWA02014

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 13, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Sunnyside Valley Irrigation Dist.

Public Utility

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir?

Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir?

Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir is owned by Sunnyside Valley Irrigation Dist. (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir built?

Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir?

Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir last inspected?

Svid Mabton Canal 12.48 Reservoir was last inspected on September 13, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.