Mountain Meadows Lake Dam, also known as Kent Meadows - Blue Swamp Lake Dam, is a local government-owned structure in Dalkena, Washington.
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Completed in 1959, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 10 feet and has a structural height of 10 feet, serving primarily for recreational purposes. With a storage capacity of 1,718 acre-feet and a surface area of 170 acres, the dam is situated on Kent Creek in Pend Oreille County and has a drainage area of 1.14 square miles.
Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, Mountain Meadows Lake Dam has not undergone recent modifications as of the last inspection in July 2019. The dam's emergency action plan (EAP) status is unclear, and there is limited information on risk management measures and inundation maps. With a history of state regulation and inspection by the Washington Department of Ecology, the dam remains a key feature in the local landscape and a potential area of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of recreational infrastructure and environmental stewardship in the region.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
60 |
River Or Stream |
Kent Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
170 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
1.14 |
Nid Storage |
1718 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa
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17000cfs |
Little Spokane River At Elk
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48cfs |
Priest River Nr Priest River Id
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955cfs |
Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin
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764cfs |
Little Spokane River At Dartford
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173cfs |
Little Spokane River Near Dartford
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457cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Skookum Creek- State Forest
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Enchantment Camp
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Lodge Creek Camp
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County Fair Campground
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Albeni Cove Campground
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Albeni Cove - Oldtown
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