Catalog Record
Lake Whatcom (Washington) Sedimentation Survey Data
Lake Whatcom Sedimentation Survey Data. The primary purpose of this type of survey is to determine the present storage-elevation relationship of the reservoir and possible change in storage due to sedimentation. Lake Whatcom is associated with Lake Whatcom Dam. Reservoir sedimentation surveys typically contain a survey report, area-capacity (ACAP) table, and geospatial data.
Generation Effort
Reservoir Sedimentation Surveys
Location
Lake Whatcom and Lake Whatcom Dam
Themes
Infrastructure and Assets
Reclamation Project
Reclamation Program
Location Information
Location Name
Lake Whatcom and Lake Whatcom Dam
Location Description
Lake Whatcom and dam are located north of Seattle about one mile east of Bellingham, Washington in Whatcom County. Lake Whatcom has been used as a water supply source since the 1880s and became the principle water source of the City of Bellingham in 1892. In 1938, a dam was constructed to provide additional water storage, maintain a higher lake water level, and prevent flooding. The manually controlled adjustable dam is operated and maintained by the City of Bellingham.
Location Parent
State(s)
Washington
Unified Region(s)
Columbia-Pacific Northwest
Timezone
PT
Elevation
314 ft
Vertical Datum
NGVD29
Coordinates (lat, long)
(48.7331, -122.3281)
Horizontal Datum
WGS84
