Box Canyon

Washington — Pend Oreille County — Pend Oreille River

Location

StateWashington
CountyPend Oreille
RiverPend Oreille River
Coordinates48.78040, -117.41060

Physical Characteristics

NID Height105 ft
Dam Height105 ft
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage69,800 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area8,850 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 26, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerPUD #1 of Pend Oreille 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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