Wells

Washington — Chelan County

Location

StateWashington
CountyChelan
Coordinates47.94830, -119.87830

Physical Characteristics

NID Height160 ft
Dam Height160 ft
Dam Length4,300 ft
NID Storage500,000 acre-ft
Max Storage500,000 acre-ft
Surface Area9,700 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPUD #1 of Douglas County

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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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