Gorge

Washington — Whatcom County

Location

StateWashington
CountyWhatcom
Coordinates48.69740, -121.20850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height300 ft
Dam Height300 ft
Dam Length670 ft
NID Storage9,758 acre-ft
Max Storage9,758 acre-ft
Surface Area241 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Seattle

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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