Centralia Coal Mine Dam No 3b

Lewis County, Washington (near Centralia)

River/Stream: Tr-Hanaford Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
140 ft
Dam Length
1,700 ft
Reservoir Storage
860 acre-ft
Year Completed
1980
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
99 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-08-27

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
WA00434
State
Washington (WA)
Coordinates
46.74110, -122.84812
Age
46 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.