Newcastle Railroad Embankment Dam

Washington — King County

Location

StateWashington
CountyKing
Coordinates47.52298, -122.17387

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length150 ft
NID Storage120 acre-ft
Max Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNewcastle City

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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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