Three Lakes Reservoir Dam

Tr-Columbia River· Chelan, Washington· Built 1908· Earth·
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Three Lakes Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Length335 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage600 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1908 (118 years old)
NID IDWA00233

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

Rodney & BonitaVan Hoven

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Three Lakes Reservoir Dam?

Three Lakes Reservoir Dam 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 Three Lakes Reservoir Dam?

Three Lakes Reservoir Dam is owned by Rodney & BonitaVan Hoven (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Three Lakes Reservoir Dam built?

Three Lakes Reservoir Dam was completed in 1908, making it 118 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 Three Lakes Reservoir Dam?

Three Lakes Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. 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.