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Wenas Dam, located in Selah, Washington, along Wenas Creek, is a rockfill dam primarily used for recreation and irrigation purposes. Built in 1911 by Gray and Osborne, this dam stands at a hydraulic height of 90 feet and a structural height of 86 feet. With a storage capacity of 5,500 acre-feet and a normal storage of 3,200 acre-feet, Wenas Dam covers a surface area of 142 acres and serves a drainage area of 114 square miles.
The dam, managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, has a high hazard potential but is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in February 2018. Despite its age, Wenas Dam has been regularly inspected every 5 years to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 29,000 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
With its picturesque location and vital role in water management, Wenas Dam stands as a testament to the ingenuity of early 20th-century engineering. As a popular spot for recreational activities, the dam continues to attract water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate its historical significance and environmental impact on the Yakima region.
Year_Completed | 1911 |
River_Or_Stream | Wenas Creek |
Dam_Length | 525 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
Surface_Area | 142 |
Hydraulic_Height | 90 |
Drainage_Area | 114 |
Nid_Storage | 5500 |
Structural_Height | 86 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 90 |
MAD RIVER AT ARDENVOIR | 271cfs |
ICICLE CREEK ABOVE SNOW CREEK NEAR LEAVENWORTH | 1370cfs |
AHTANUM CREEK AT UNION GAP | 115cfs |
WENATCHEE RIVER AT MONITOR | 6680cfs |
ENTIAT RIVER NEAR ENTIAT | 1450cfs |
YAKIMA RIVER ABOVE AHTANUM CREEK AT UNION GAP | 3320cfs |
WENATCHEE RIVER AT PESHASTIN | 6460cfs |