McNary Lock and Dam

Oregon — Benton County — COLUMBIA RIVER

Location

StateOregon
CountyBenton
RiverCOLUMBIA RIVER
Coordinates45.93604, -119.29777

Physical Characteristics

NID Height220 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length7,365 ft
NID Storage1,350,000 acre-ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area38,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Walla Walla District
Other NameLake Wallula

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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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