Power Lake Dam

Pend Oreille County, Washington (near Cusick)

River/Stream: North Fork Calispell Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
60 ft
Dam Length
162 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,560 acre-ft
Year Completed
1922
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
11,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-09-01

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WA00010
State
Washington (WA)
Coordinates
48.24057, -117.36240
Age
104 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.