Buck Mountain Reservoir Dam No 3

San Juan County, Washington (near East Sound)

River/Stream: Tr-East Sound

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
209 ft
Reservoir Storage
156 acre-ft
Year Completed
1985
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
365 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-08-09

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
WA00487
State
Washington (WA)
Coordinates
48.68982, -122.86015
Age
41 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.