Mill Creek Storage Dam

Washington — Walla Walla County — MILL CREEK OFFSTREAM

Location

StateWashington
CountyWalla Walla
RiverMILL CREEK OFFSTREAM
Coordinates46.06418, -118.26380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height145 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length3,200 ft
NID Storage8,300 acre-ft
Max Storage8,300 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1942
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Walla Walla District
Other NameBennington Lake

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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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