Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 3 in Pend Oreille, Washington, is a public utility managed by the Washington Department of Ecology.
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This Earth-type dam, completed in 1987, has a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, with a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. The lagoon covers an area of 51 acres and is located near the Tr-Little Spokane River-Offstr, within the jurisdiction of the state regulatory agency.
The dam is designed for purposes other than flood control or water supply, with a high hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2021. The inspection frequency for the facility is every 5 years, and the last inspection was conducted in August 2021. The emergency action plan was last revised in July 1997, and additional risk assessment and management measures are not currently specified for the site.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and regulation of dams in Washington may find Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 3 to be a compelling case study. With its unique design, storage capacity, and environmental context, this facility serves as a key point of interest for those studying water resources and infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1987 |
Dam Length |
1570 |
River Or Stream |
Tr-Little Spokane River-Offstr |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
51 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
61 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa
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17000cfs |
Little Spokane River At Elk
|
48cfs |
Priest River Nr Priest River Id
|
955cfs |
Little Spokane River At Dartford
|
173cfs |
Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin
|
764cfs |
Little Spokane River Near Dartford
|
457cfs |
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Albeni Cove Campground
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Albeni Cove - Oldtown
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Skookum Creek- State Forest
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Enchantment Camp
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