Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon

Tr-Yakima River· Yakima, Washington· Built 1991· Earth·
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1991 and is 35 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length3,317 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Normal Storage168 acre-ft
Surface Area168 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge9 cfs
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)
NID IDWA01708

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
Last Inspection: October 9, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Tree Top Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon?

Tree Top Selah Wastewater 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 Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon?

Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon is owned by Tree Top Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon built?

Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon was completed in 1991, making it 35 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 Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon?

Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon last inspected?

Tree Top Selah Wastewater Lagoon was last inspected on October 9, 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.