Taggares Dam No 1

Tr-Crab Creek· Adams, Washington· Built 1968· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Taggares Dam No 1 is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,838 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge33 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDWA00033

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

Othello Rod & Gun Club

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Taggares Dam No 1?

Taggares Dam No 1 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 Taggares Dam No 1?

Taggares Dam No 1 is owned by Othello Rod & Gun Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Taggares Dam No 1 built?

Taggares Dam No 1 was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Taggares Dam No 1?

Taggares Dam No 1 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.