Cowlitz Falls

Washington, Lewis County, Cowlitz River

Location

StateWashington
CountyLewis
RiverCowlitz River
Coordinates46.46630, -122.10960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height145 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage11,000 acre-ft
Max Storage-
Surface Area700 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1994
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPUD #1 of Lewis County, WA

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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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