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Conconully is a historic earth dam located in Okanogan, Washington, built in 1909 by the Bureau of Reclamation for irrigation purposes. Standing at 72 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 63 feet, it harnesses the waters of Salmon Creek, providing a maximum storage capacity of 16,570 acre-feet and servicing a drainage area of 5 square miles. The dam covers a surface area of 450 acres and boasts a spillway width of 149 feet for uncontrolled discharge, with a maximum capacity of 11,580 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Conconully's hazard potential is classified as high, with a moderate risk assessment score of 3. The dam has not undergone a recent condition assessment, but emergency action plans have been prepared, last revised in September 2020. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it remains a critical piece of infrastructure for the surrounding area, providing essential irrigation water to support agricultural activities. With its rich history and significant role in water resource management, Conconully stands as a testament to the importance of infrastructure in sustaining communities and ecosystems in Washington state.
Year_Completed | 1909 |
Dam_Height | 72 |
River_Or_Stream | SALMON CREEK |
Dam_Length | 1075 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 450 |
Hydraulic_Height | 63 |
Drainage_Area | 5 |
Nid_Storage | 16570 |
Structural_Height | 72 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Rock |
Nid_Height | 72 |
OMAK CREEK NEAR OMAK | 119cfs |
CHELAN RIVER AT CHELAN | 85cfs |
ENTIAT RIVER NEAR ARDENVOIR | 707cfs |
OKANOGAN RIVER AT MALOTT | 4820cfs |
ENTIAT RIVER NEAR ENTIAT | 940cfs |
MAD RIVER AT ARDENVOIR | 156cfs |
METHOW RIVER AT TWISP | 3090cfs |