Regulating Basin South Dam dam
Regulating Basin South Dam
Regulating Basin South Dam, also known as Tolt Dam, is a crucial water resource structure owned by the local government in King County, Washington. Completed in 1962 and designed by Carey & Kramer Consulting Engineers, this earth dam stands at 35 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, serving primarily for water supply purposes. Situated along the North & South Fork Tolt River, the dam has a storage capacity of 882 acre-feet, contributing significantly to the region's water management efforts.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Regulating Basin South Dam plays a critical role in regulating water flow and ensuring reliable water supply for the surrounding areas. With a high hazard potential, regular inspections are conducted to assess its condition and safety, with the most recent inspection carried out in September 2020. Despite not being state-regulated or inspected, the dam's importance in water supply and hydroelectric purposes cannot be understated, making it a key component in the region's water infrastructure.
As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of structures like Regulating Basin South Dam becomes even more vital in maintaining water security and resilience. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Regulating Basin South Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sf Tolt River Bl Regulating Basin Nr Carnation | 73 cfs | → |
| North Fork Tolt River Near Carnation | 68 cfs | → |
| Tolt River Near Carnation | 202 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation | 67 cfs | → |
| Nf Snoqualmie River Near Snoqualmie Falls | 144 cfs | → |
| Snoqualmie River Near Carnation | 831 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Regulating Basin South Dam.
Boat launches
- Lake Marcel Community Park
- Lake Langlois Road Northeast King County
- Northeast Tolt Hill Road 30348-30762, Carnation
- King County
- Southeast Fish Hatchery Road 36495-37159, Fall City
- Stevens Pass Highway Sultan
Paddle runs
- Snoqualmie Falls To Plum's Landing
- Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar
- Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River
- Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River
- Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To Quartz Creek Road
Track Regulating Basin South Dam 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 Regulating Basin South Dam
Where does the data for Regulating Basin South Dam 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 High 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 Regulating Basin South Dam.