The Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam, located in Issaquah, Washington, was completed in 2002 by Concept Engineering for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the NF Issaquah Creek.
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This earth dam, with a hydraulic height of 28 feet, serves to store water during periods of heavy rainfall and mitigate potential flooding in the surrounding area. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 24 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2 acres with a drainage area of 0.06 square miles.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, the Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safe operation. The dam has been assessed to be in fair condition with a high hazard potential, prompting regular inspections every five years to monitor its performance. Despite its critical role in flood risk reduction, the dam has not been modified since its completion, highlighting the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure its effectiveness in protecting the local community from potential water-related disasters.
The presence of the Issaquah Highlands Np2 Pond Dam underscores the proactive approach taken by local government agencies in Washington to manage water resources and address climate-related challenges in the region. As a key component of the flood risk reduction infrastructure along the NF Issaquah Creek, this dam serves as a critical protective barrier against potential inundation, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of changing climate patterns.
Year Completed |
2002 |
River Or Stream |
NF Issaquah Creek - Offstream |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Drainage Area |
0.06 |
Nid Storage |
24 |
Structural Height |
28 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
28 |
Issaquah Creek Near Mouth Near Issaquah
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300cfs |
Raging River Near Fall City
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175cfs |
Issaquah Creek Near Hobart
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136cfs |
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie
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4380cfs |
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation
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9660cfs |
Mercer Creek Near Bellevue
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12cfs |
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Tolt-MacDonald Park Campground
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Tolt MacDonald Park
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