Kristofferson Lake Dam in Washington state was completed in 1961 and serves primarily for recreation, with secondary purposes including irrigation.
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The dam is privately owned and regulated by the Washington Dept of Ecology, with state jurisdiction and permitting in place. Situated on Tr-Triangle Cove, the dam is an earth type structure with a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a length of 150 feet.
With a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet, Kristofferson Lake Dam covers a surface area of 53 acres and has a drainage area of 1.12 square miles. The dam's hazard potential is rated as low, and its condition assessment is currently not rated. Although there is no recent inspection data available, the dam is regularly inspected by the state as part of its enforcement and regulatory measures. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not currently documented.
Located in Island County, Washington, Kristofferson Lake Dam provides a valuable recreational resource for the community while also supporting irrigation needs in the area. Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the dam's historical significance, design characteristics, and current regulatory status will find this structure to be an intriguing case study in private dam ownership and state oversight.
Year Completed |
1961 |
Dam Length |
150 |
River Or Stream |
Tr-Triangle Cove |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
53 |
Hydraulic Height |
7 |
Drainage Area |
1.12 |
Nid Storage |
125 |
Structural Height |
7 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
7 |