Leader Lake Saddle Dam dam
Leader Lake Saddle Dam
Leader Lake Saddle Dam is a private earth dam located in Malott, Washington, and completed in 1910 for irrigation purposes. With a hydraulic height of 16 feet and a structural height of 16 feet, this dam serves a vital role in managing water resources in the region. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 1000 acre-feet and a total storage capacity of 1850 acre-feet, ensuring ample water supply for agricultural needs.
Situated on Tr-Tallant Creek in Okanogan County, this 410-foot-long dam is regulated by the Washington Dept of Ecology and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a high hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory in condition, providing reassurance to the local community. With a surface area of 185 acres and a drainage area of 3.1 square miles, Leader Lake Saddle Dam plays a crucial role in water management and recreation activities in the area.
Despite its age, Leader Lake Saddle Dam continues to be a reliable structure, meeting regulatory guidelines and effectively managing water resources in the region. With its strategic location and efficient design, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper infrastructure for sustainable water management in the face of changing climate conditions. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate resilience can appreciate the role of dams like Leader Lake Saddle Dam in ensuring the stability and reliability of water systems for future generations.
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 Leader Lake Saddle Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Okanogan River At Malott | 4,980 cfs | → |
| Omak Creek Near Omak | 3 cfs | → |
| Methow River At Twisp | 3,590 cfs | → |
| Twisp River Near Twisp | 801 cfs | → |
| Okanogan River Near Tonasket | 5,040 cfs | → |
| Methow River Near Pateros | 3,980 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leader Lake Saddle Dam.
Boat launches
- Okanogan County
- Green Lake Road 50-374, Okanogan
- Dewberry Avenue East 526, Omak
- Conconully Road Conconully
- Sinlahekin Road 100-144, Okanogan
- Sinlahekin Road, Okanogan
Campgrounds
- Leader Lake- State Forest
- Rock Creek- State Forest
- Okanogan County Fairground
- American Legion City Park Campsite
- Legion Rv Park - Okanogan
- Sportsmans Camp- State Forest
Paddle runs
- Salmon Creek
- Private Land Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary
- Pasayten Wilderness Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary
- Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary To Okanogan Nf Boundary
- Confluence Of South Fork Wolf Creek To Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary
- Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness Boundary To Private Land Boundary Near Lime Creek In Se1/4 Of Sec 18, T33n, R20e
Track Leader Lake Saddle 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 Leader Lake Saddle Dam
Where does the data for Leader Lake Saddle 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 Leader Lake Saddle Dam.