Issaquah Highlands Npe Pond, located in Issaquah, Washington, serves as a crucial element in flood risk reduction efforts in the region.
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Managed by the local government and regulated by the Washington Dept of Ecology, this earth dam structure was completed in 2003 and stands at a hydraulic height of 24 feet. With a capacity to store up to 36 acre-feet of water, this pond plays a vital role in mitigating potential flood hazards in the area, particularly during periods of high discharge.
Covering a surface area of 3.1 acres and draining a 0.1 square mile area, Issaquah Highlands Npe Pond is designed to withstand high hazard potential events and has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in July 2020. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with a normal storage capacity of 11 acre-feet. While the structure has not undergone any modifications over the years, regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure its continued safety and effectiveness in protecting the surrounding communities along NF Issaquah Creek.
With a designated emergency action plan (EAP) review date in December 2021 and a contact frequency of every 5 years, Issaquah Highlands Npe Pond remains a critical component in the region's water resource management and climate resilience strategies. As climate change continues to pose challenges in terms of increased precipitation and extreme weather events, the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure like this earth dam becomes ever more apparent in safeguarding communities and environments against the impacts of flooding.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
480 |
River Or Stream |
NF Issaquah Creek - Offstream |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
36 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Issaquah Creek Near Mouth Near Issaquah
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384cfs |
Raging River Near Fall City
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277cfs |
Issaquah Creek Near Hobart
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172cfs |
Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie
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6340cfs |
Snoqualmie River Near Carnation
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13800cfs |
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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Site 27
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Site 36
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Site 37
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Site 40
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