Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8

Offstream· Walla Walla, Washington· Built 2010· Earth·
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8 is classified as significant hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length1,600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage27 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1 cfs
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)
Year Modified2010
NID IDWA02032

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: October 5, 2023
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 Pasco Brine Pond 8?

Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8 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 Pasco Brine Pond 8?

Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8 is owned by Tyson Foods (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8 built?

Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8 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 Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8?

Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8 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 Pasco Brine Pond 8 last inspected?

Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8 was last inspected on October 5, 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.