Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7

Tr-Columbia River· Walla Walla, Washington· Built 1995· Earth·
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7 is classified as significant hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDWA02070

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 26, 2024
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Tyson Foods

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7?

Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7?

Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7 is owned by Tyson Foods (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7 built?

Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7 was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7?

Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7 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 Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7 last inspected?

Tyson Fresh Meats Brine Pond 7 was last inspected on March 26, 2024. 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.