Taggares Dam No 1 dam
Taggares Dam No 1
Taggares Dam No 1, located in Washington State, is a privately-owned earth dam that was completed in 1968 with a primary purpose of "Other." The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, with a length of 1838 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 80 acre-feet, serving as a vital resource for water management in the area. The dam is situated on Tr-Crab Creek and is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Despite its low hazard potential, Taggares Dam No 1 plays a significant role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. With a drainage area of 0.06 square miles and a maximum discharge of 33 cubic feet per second, the dam contributes to flood control and water supply stability in the surrounding areas. While the dam's condition is currently "Not Rated," it is subject to state inspection, enforcement, and permitting, ensuring its continued safe operation for the community.
Taggares Dam No 1 not only serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management but also reflects the collaborative efforts between private ownership and state regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure. As a part of the broader network of dams in the region, this earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of proactive monitoring, risk assessment, and emergency preparedness in mitigating potential water-related hazards and ensuring the long-term resilience of water resources in Washington State.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Taggares Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Creek Near Moses Lake | 50 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 180 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 149,000 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek At Irby | 9 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Kiona | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Palouse River At Hooper | 273 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taggares Dam No 1.
Boat launches
- Grant County
- Solbeck Road Adams County
- Road 10 Southeast Grant County
- South Morgan Lake Road Grant County
- K2 Southeast Grant County
Track Taggares Dam No 1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Taggares Dam No 1
Where does the data for Taggares Dam No 1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Taggares Dam No 1.