The Wenatchee Heights Reservoir No 2 Dam is a crucial water resource infrastructure in Malaga, Washington, completed in 1998 with a primary purpose of recreation.
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Owned by a public utility, it is regulated by the Washington Dept of Ecology and is subject to state inspection and enforcement. The dam, standing at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 28 feet, has a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet and serves irrigation and recreation purposes, while being built primarily with earth and stone materials on a soil foundation.
Located on Orr Creek-Offstream, this dam plays a vital role in water management in Chelan County, Washington, serving a drainage area of 0.02 square miles. Despite having a fair condition assessment, the dam has a high hazard potential, prompting a five-year inspection frequency to ensure its safety and integrity. With its capacity to store up to 94 acre-feet of water and cover a surface area of 2.7 acres, the Wenatchee Heights Reservoir No 2 Dam is a significant asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.
Managed by a public utility and regulated by the state, the Wenatchee Heights Reservoir No 2 Dam stands as a critical infrastructure for irrigation and recreation in Chelan County. With its strategic location in Malaga, Washington, and a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, this dam serves as a key component in water management and resource allocation in the region. Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, regular inspections and maintenance ensure its continued functionality for the benefit of water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.
Year Completed |
1998 |
Dam Length |
1200 |
River Or Stream |
Orr Creek-Offstream |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
25 |
Drainage Area |
0.02 |
Nid Storage |
94 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Wenatchee River At Monitor
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12000cfs |
Wenatchee River At Peshastin
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11200cfs |
Icicle Creek Above Snow Creek Near Leavenworth
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1750cfs |
Entiat River Near Entiat
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1050cfs |
Yakima River At Umtanum
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4720cfs |
Mad River At Ardenvoir
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197cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Squilchuck State Park Campground
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Tronsen
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Lion Rock Spring
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Wenatchee Confluence State Park
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