Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and Dam

Washington — King County

Location

StateWashington
CountyKing
Coordinates47.66529, -122.39725

Physical Characteristics

NID Height63 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length240 ft
NID Storage458,000 acre-ft
Max Storage458,000 acre-ft
Surface Area25,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeNavigation
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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