Des Moines Creek Stormwater Detention Da

Washington — King County — Des Moines Creek

Location

StateWashington
CountyKing
RiverDes Moines Creek
Coordinates47.42678, -122.30592

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length950 ft
NID Storage21 acre-ft
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 15, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1989
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPort of Seattle
Other NameDes Moines Creek Regional Detention 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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