Mount St. Helens Sediment Retention Structure

Washington — Cowlitz County

Location

StateWashington
CountyCowlitz
Coordinates46.36247, -122.55055

Physical Characteristics

NID Height239 ft
Dam Height186 ft
Dam Length1,800 ft
NID Storage0 acre-ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1988
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Portland 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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