Located in Des Moines, Washington, the 204th Street Stormwater Detention Basin is a private facility designed by CH2M Hill with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 2001, this Earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and a length of 1100 feet, with a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet. The basin covers a surface area of 2.7 acres and serves a drainage area of 0.56 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 450 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, the 204th Street Stormwater Detention Basin is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With a fair condition assessment as of June 2019, the facility is classified as having a significant hazard potential. Regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. This detention basin plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding community from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
2001 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
River Or Stream |
Patterson Creek - Of |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.56 |
Nid Storage |
17 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
9 |
Mill Creek Near Mouth At Orillia
|
44cfs |
Spring Brook Creek At Orillia
|
7cfs |
Mill Creek At Earthworks Park At Kent
|
8cfs |
Duwamish River At Golf Course At Tukwila
|
6700cfs |
Cedar River At Renton
|
5160cfs |
Green River Near Auburn
|
10100cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Point Robinson Campground
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Dash Point State Park
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Dash Point Campground
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