Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2 dam
Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2
Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2, located in Pend Oreille, Washington, is a vital water resource managed by the Washington Department of Ecology. Built in 1987, this Earth-type dam stands at a structural height of 16 feet and spans 800 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The lagoon's primary purpose is to improve water quality through aeration, with a surface area of 51 acres serving a drainage area of 0.03 square miles.
This high hazard potential structure is inspected every five years, with the latest assessment in August 2021 deeming its condition satisfactory. In case of emergencies, the dam's Emergency Action Plan was last reviewed in 1997, ensuring preparedness and risk management measures. With a maximum discharge capacity of 20 cubic feet per second, Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2 plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in the Little Spokane River watershed.
Climate and water resource enthusiasts will appreciate the strategic design and regulatory oversight of this essential infrastructure. As a state-regulated and permitted facility, Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2 demonstrates Washington's commitment to safeguarding its water resources. With its efficient aeration system and robust emergency protocols, this dam serves as a valuable asset in maintaining ecological balance and water quality in the region.
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 Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa | 46,700 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Elk | 48 cfs | → |
| Priest River Nr Priest River Id | 3,460 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Dartford | 187 cfs | → |
| Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin | 2,820 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River Near Dartford | 473 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2.
⚓ Boat launches
- South Shore Diamond Lake Road 765-1255, Newport
- Viewpoint Road 61, Newport
- Old Diamond Mill Road 71, Oldtown
- Pondoray Shores Road, Newport
- Kaniksu Drive Pend Oreille County
- Us 2 Priest River
⛺ Campgrounds
- Albeni Cove Campground
- Albeni Cove - Oldtown
- Skookum Creek- State Forest
- Enchantment Camp
- Priest River Park
- Priest River Campgrounds
🛶 Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary, Sec. 34, T59n, R2w To Harrison Lake, Sec. 31, T62n, R2w
- Upper Priest River
- Segment 2 Flows For Almost 10 Miles From The Intersection With Trail 312 To Its Confluence With The Upper Priest River To Segment 2 Flows For Almost 10 Miles From The Intersection With Trail 312 To Its Confluence With The Upper Priest River
- Cataldo Mission To Coeur D'Alene Lake
- Coeur D"Alene River, Sec. 8, T49n, R2e To Honey Mountain, Sec. 32, T53n, R1w
Track Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2
Where does the data for Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2 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 Diamond Lake Aeration Lagoon No 2.