Gorge

Whatcom County, Washington (near Newhalem)

River/Stream: Skagit River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
300 ft
Dam Length
670 ft
Reservoir Storage
9,758 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
145,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-17

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WA00168
State
Washington (WA)
Coordinates
48.69740, -121.20850
Age
65 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.