Grand Coulee Dam

Washington — Okanogan County

Location

StateWashington
CountyOkanogan
Coordinates47.95660, -118.98050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height550 ft
Dam Height550 ft
Dam Length5,375 ft
NID Storage9,715,346 acre-ft
Max Storage9,715,346 acre-ft
Surface Area82,300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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