Woodcrest Lakes Dam

Tr - Colony Creek· Skagit, Washington· Built 1980· Rockfill·
Low Hazard Recreation Tribal Government

Key Takeaway

Woodcrest Lakes Dam is classified as low hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Length90 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge6 cfs
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)
NID IDWA01725

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

Upper Skagit Indian Tribe

Tribal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodcrest Lakes Dam?

Woodcrest Lakes 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 Woodcrest Lakes Dam?

Woodcrest Lakes Dam is owned by Upper Skagit Indian Tribe (Tribal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Woodcrest Lakes Dam built?

Woodcrest Lakes Dam was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Woodcrest Lakes Dam?

Woodcrest Lakes Dam serves the following purposes: 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.