Skookumchuck

Washington — Thurston County — Skookumchuck River

Location

StateWashington
CountyThurston
RiverSkookumchuck River
Coordinates46.78476, -122.71775

Physical Characteristics

NID Height160 ft
Dam Height160 ft
Dam Length1,340 ft
NID Storage35,000 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area540 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSkookumchuck Dam LLC
Other NameSkookumchuck

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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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