Deschutes Dam

Washington — Thurston County — Deschutes River

Location

StateWashington
CountyThurston
RiverDeschutes River
Coordinates47.04354, -122.90912

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage4,300 acre-ft
Max Storage4,300 acre-ft
Surface Area270 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition Assessment—
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 24, 1998
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerWA DES
Other NameCapitol Lake Dam

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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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