Issaquah Highlands Reid Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

The Issaquah Highlands Reid Pond Dam, located in Issaquah, Washington, was completed in 2003 and serves as a critical flood risk reduction structure along the North Fork Issaquah Creek.


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Summary

Designed by Concept Engineering, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 38 feet and a structural height of 32 feet, with a length of 450 feet. With a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.09 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential flooding in the region.

Owned by the local government and regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology, the Issaquah Highlands Reid Pond Dam is deemed to have a high hazard potential and is currently in fair condition. Despite its critical role in flood risk reduction, the dam has not undergone significant modifications since its completion and is subject to inspection every five years. With a surface area of 2.25 acres and a normal storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, the dam remains a key infrastructure component in maintaining the safety and resilience of the surrounding community.

The dam's location in King County, Washington, highlights its importance in protecting the region from potential flooding events. With Kim Schrier representing the Congressional District 08, where the dam is situated, the structure's maintenance and oversight play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of local residents. As climate change continues to impact water resources and weather patterns, the Issaquah Highlands Reid Pond Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the community against the risks of flooding.

Year Completed

2003

Dam Length

450

River Or Stream

NF Issaquah Creek - Offstream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.25

Hydraulic Height

38

Drainage Area

0.09

Nid Storage

37

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

38
       
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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.