Tahuyeh Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Tahuyeh Lake Dam, located in Kitsap, Washington, is a private earth dam with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1961 by Art Anderson Associates, this dam stands 16 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, creating a storage capacity of 2,500 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Tahuya River and serves as a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts seeking recreational activities in the area.

Maintained and regulated by the Washington Dept of Ecology, Tahuyeh Lake Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in April 2018. With a drainage area of 5.69 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 1,950 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Despite its age, the dam continues to be inspected every five years to ensure its safety and functionality.

Surrounded by a surface area of 150 acres, Tahuyeh Lake offers a picturesque setting for fishing, boating, and other water-related activities. The dam's recreational significance, coupled with its structural importance in water management, makes it a key landmark for both climate enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.

Year Completed

1961

Dam Length

100

River Or Stream

Tahuya River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

150

Hydraulic Height

22

Drainage Area

5.69

Nid Storage

2500

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

22
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.