Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2

Benton, Washington· Built 2007· Earth·
Significant Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2 is classified as significant hazard in Washington. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)
Year Modified2006
NID IDWA01903

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: December 13, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Lamb Weston Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2?

Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2 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 Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2?

Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2 is owned by Lamb Weston Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2 built?

Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2 was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2?

Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2 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 Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2 last inspected?

Watts Bros Organic Dairy Lagoon 2 was last inspected on December 13, 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.