Pend Oreille Mine Nw Tailings Dam

Washington — Pend Oreille County — Offstream - Pend Oreille R.

Location

StateWashington
CountyPend Oreille
RiverOffstream - Pend Oreille R.
Coordinates48.88272, -117.35124

Physical Characteristics

NID Height67 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage2,900 acre-ft
Max Storage2,900 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 1, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2003
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTeck Washington Incorporated

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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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