Grand Coulee Dam

Washington, Okanogan County, COLUMBIA RIVER

Location

StateWashington
CountyOkanogan
RiverCOLUMBIA RIVER
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 17, 2021
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameFranklin D. Roosevelt 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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