Yelm Canal Dike

Thurston County, Washington (near None)

River/Stream: Nisqually River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
48,050 ft
Reservoir Storage
350 acre-ft
Year Completed
1930
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
750 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-06

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
WA00753
State
Washington (WA)
Coordinates
46.97262, -122.63775
Age
96 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.