Yergens & Anselmo Dam No 1, located in Usk, Washington, is a privately owned dam on the Tr-Pend Oreille River.
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Built in 1970, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a hydraulic height of 15 feet. With a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, the dam primarily serves recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 45 acres for recreational activities.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, the dam is state-regulated and inspected to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment yet. The dam's surrounding area is at a low risk of inundation, and there are currently no emergency action plans prepared for this dam.
Despite its modest size and purpose, Yergens & Anselmo Dam No 1 plays a significant role in providing recreational opportunities and water resource management in the Pend Oreille region of Washington. Its state-regulated status and low hazard potential demonstrate a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship in the management of this important water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
245 |
River Or Stream |
Tr-Pend Oreille River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
45 |
Hydraulic Height |
15 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Structural Height |
15 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
15 |
Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa
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17000cfs |
Priest River Nr Priest River Id
|
955cfs |
Little Spokane River At Elk
|
48cfs |
Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin
|
764cfs |
Little Spokane River At Dartford
|
173cfs |
Pack River Nr Colburn Id
|
610cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Enchantment Camp
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Albeni Cove Campground
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Albeni Cove - Oldtown
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Skookum Creek- State Forest
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Lodge Creek Camp
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Priest River Park
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