Western Nuclear Tailings Pond

Washington — Stevens County — Tr-Spokane River

Location

StateWashington
CountyStevens
RiverTr-Spokane River
Coordinates47.87678, -118.10612

Physical Characteristics

NID Height62 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage1,190 acre-ft
Max Storage1,190 acre-ft
Surface Area1,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 15, 1989
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeTribal Government
OwnerSpokane Tribe Natural Resources Dept
Other NameSherwood Project Tailings Dam

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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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