Upper Wheeler Saddle Dam

Chelan County, Washington (near Malaga)

River/Stream: Orr Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
150 ft
Reservoir Storage
495 acre-ft
Year Completed
1992
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
2,094 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-09-22

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
WA00629
State
Washington (WA)
Coordinates
47.28910, -120.36450
Age
34 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.