Chiawana Gleed Ranch Dam, located in Yakima, Washington, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for irrigation purposes.
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Completed in 2003, this structure stands at a hydraulic height of 20.5 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, with a length of 275 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 13.2 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 15 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water management in the region.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, Chiawana Gleed Ranch Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in September 2019. The dam's emergency action plan and risk assessment measures are up to date, ensuring preparedness in case of any unforeseen events. Despite having no associated structures or spillway, the dam's location along the Yakima River offstream provides vital irrigation support to the surrounding agricultural lands.
Congressional District 04's representative, Dan Newhouse, oversees the area where Chiawana Gleed Ranch Dam is situated, emphasizing the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. With its strategic role in supporting local agricultural activities and water supply, this dam stands as a critical infrastructure contributing to the sustainability and development of the region's water resources amidst changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
275 |
River Or Stream |
Offstream - Yakima R |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.5 |
Nid Storage |
15 |
Structural Height |
25 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
25 |
Ahtanum Creek At Union Gap
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197cfs |
Yakima River Above Ahtanum Creek At Union Gap
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14200cfs |
Yakima River At Umtanum
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6380cfs |
Toppenish Creek Near Fort Simcoe
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57cfs |
Granger Drain At Granger
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13cfs |
American River Near Nile
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809cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Roza - Yakima River Canyon
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Roza Campsite 1
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Roza Campsite 2
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Roza Campsite 3
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Roza Campsite 4
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Roza Campsite 5
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