Dhondt Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Dhondt Dam, located in Stevens County, Washington, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreation purposes.


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Summary

Completed in 1983, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, with a length of 90 feet. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 110 acre-feet, providing water for irrigation and recreational activities in the area.

The dam overlooks Tr-Stensgar Creek and has a drainage area of 0.14 square miles. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment and has not undergone any recent inspections since October 1997. The Washington Department of Ecology regulates the dam, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain undisclosed.

As a key feature in the region, Dhondt Dam offers not only recreational opportunities but also plays a role in water resource management for irrigation purposes. Its presence underscores the importance of maintaining infrastructure to withstand potential climate challenges and ensure the safety and sustainability of water resources in the area.

Year Completed

1983

Dam Length

90

River Or Stream

Tr-Stensgar Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

13

Hydraulic Height

18

Drainage Area

0.14

Nid Storage

110

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

18
       
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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.