Merwin

Washington — Cowlitz County

Location

StateWashington
CountyCowlitz
Coordinates45.95720, -122.55620

Physical Characteristics

NID Height313 ft
Dam Height313 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
NID Storage422,000 acre-ft
Max Storage422,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,921 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1931
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPacifiCorp

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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