The North Fork Clover Creek W1 Detention Facility, located in Pierce, Washington, was completed in 2001 as a flood risk reduction measure designed by RW Beck.
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This earth dam structure stands at 10 feet in hydraulic height and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the North Fork Clover Creek and West Bra rivers. With a normal storage capacity of 85 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 104 acre-feet, this facility covers a surface area of 3 acres and drains a 2.9 square mile watershed.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, this facility is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam undergoes inspections every 5 years to maintain its integrity. The surrounding community of Parkland benefits from the protection provided by this detention facility, which plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the local environment and infrastructure. As a key component of flood risk management in the area, the North Fork Clover Creek W1 Detention Facility stands as a testament to the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
2001 |
River Or Stream |
NORTH FORK CLOVER CR, WEST BRA |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
2.9 |
Nid Storage |
104 |
Structural Height |
10 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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