Centralia Coal Mine Dam No 5, also known as Widco Dam No.
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5, is a public utility-owned structure in Centralia, Washington. Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 14 feet and serves primarily as a tailings dam for the storage of 176 acre-feet of water from Tr-Packwood Creek. With a surface area of 44 acres and a drainage area of 0.07 square miles, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition.
Though the dam has not been inspected since July 2001, it is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The emergency action plan for Centralia Coal Mine Dam No 5 was last revised in July 2021, ensuring that proper measures are in place in the event of a potential hazard. Located in Congressional District 03, Washington, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure for the protection of communities and the environment.
Year Completed |
1971 |
River Or Stream |
Tr-Packwood Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
44 |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Drainage Area |
0.07 |
Nid Storage |
176 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
14 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Tenino City Park
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Stan Hedwall Park
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Millersylvania State Park
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Millersylvania State Park Campground
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