Lawrence Orchards Dam, located in Grant County, Washington, was completed in 1995 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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The dam, designed by Hilmes Construction Inc., is an earth dam with a core made of rockfill and foundations consisting of rock and soil. With a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, the dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet and a normal storage of 27 acre-feet.
The dam, situated offstream, has a surface area of 2.8 acres and a length of 1730 feet. Despite being in fair condition as of the last assessment in May 2019, it is classified with a high hazard potential. The Washington Department of Ecology is the state regulatory agency overseeing this dam, ensuring its proper inspection, permitting, and enforcement. The dam is not owned or funded by any federal agency, highlighting its private ownership and management.
With a notable congressman like Dan Newhouse (R) representing the Congressional District 04 where the dam is located, Lawrence Orchards Dam plays a crucial role in supporting the agricultural community in the region by providing essential irrigation water. As an important water resource infrastructure in the area, it stands as a reminder of the delicate balance between water management for human activities and the need to safeguard against potential hazards and risks associated with dam structures.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
1730 |
River Or Stream |
Offstream |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2.8 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Nid Storage |
31 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
13 |
Crab Creek Near Moses Lake
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26cfs |
Crab Creek Near Beverly
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160cfs |
Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam
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115000cfs |
Crab Creek At Irby
|
2cfs |
Yakima River At Kiona
|
16300cfs |
Yakima River At Umtanum
|
4720cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Potholes State Park
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Blythe - WDFW
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Corral Lake - WDFW
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Glen Williams - WDFW
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Moses Lake Dispersed
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Lind Coulee Island Site WDFW
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