Chief Joseph Dam

Washington — Douglas County

Location

StateWashington
CountyDouglas
Coordinates47.99536, -119.63743

Physical Characteristics

NID Height230 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length4,300 ft
NID Storage593,000 acre-ft
Max Storage593,000 acre-ft
Surface Area8,400 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Seattle District

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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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