Whatcom Lake Dam

Washington — Whatcom County — Whatcom Creek

Location

StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
RiverWhatcom Creek
Coordinates48.75787, -122.42247

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length109 ft
NID Storage70,000 acre-ft
Max Storage70,000 acre-ft
Surface Area5,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 10, 2018
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBellingham City Public Works Dept

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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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