Wenas Dam

Washington — Yakima County — Wenas Creek

Location

StateWashington
CountyYakima
RiverWenas Creek
Coordinates46.81426, -120.67201

Physical Characteristics

NID Height90 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length525 ft
NID Storage5,500 acre-ft
Max Storage5,500 acre-ft
Surface Area142 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerWenas Irrigation District

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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