North Dam

Washington — Grant County — UPPER GRAND COULEE RIVER

Location

StateWashington
CountyGrant
RiverUPPER GRAND COULEE RIVER
Coordinates47.94030, -119.01770

Physical Characteristics

NID Height145 ft
Dam Height145 ft
Dam Length1,450 ft
NID Storage1,275,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,275,000 acre-ft
Surface Area27,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 23, 2021
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameBanks Lake

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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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