Maytown Ski Pond Dam dam
Maytown Ski Pond Dam
Maytown Ski Pond Dam, located in Thurston, Washington, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreation purposes. The dam, completed in 1987, stands at a hydraulic height of 9 feet and has a total length of 4612 feet. It impounds water from Tr-Scatter Creek, providing a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 81 acre-feet.
Although Maytown Ski Pond Dam is classified as having a low hazard potential, it is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its safety and structural integrity. The dam is constructed primarily of earth with a stone core and rests on a soil foundation. It is situated in a picturesque location with a surface area of 33 acres and a drainage area of 0.34 square miles.
Overall, Maytown Ski Pond Dam serves as a vital recreational resource in the area, offering opportunities for water sports and leisure activities. While it currently has not been rated for its condition, the dam continues to be monitored closely to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
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 Maytown Ski Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Skookumchuck River Near Bucoda | 124 cfs | → |
| Chehalis River Near Grand Mound | 540 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River At E St Bridge At Tumwater | 165 cfs | → |
| Skookumchuck River Bl Bldy Run Cr Nr Centralia | 102 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Rainier | 64 cfs | → |
| Nf Newaukum River Above Bear Creek Near Forest | 73 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Maytown Ski Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Boat Launch Road Thurston County
- Henslin Drive Southeast 5725, Olympia
- Skookumchuck Road Southeast Thurston County
- Elma Gate Road West Grays Harbor County
- 6th Avenue Southeast Thurston County
- Willapa Hills Trail Lewis County
Campgrounds
- Millersylvania State Park Campground
- Millersylvania State Park
- Tenino City Park
- American Heritage Campground
- Margaret Mckenny Campground
- Middle Waddell Campground
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River
- Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River
- Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Boundary In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 32, T11n, R5e
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Sec 28, T9n, R5e To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary
- Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries Within Park To Olympic National Park Boundary
Track Maytown Ski Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Maytown Ski Pond Dam
Where does the data for Maytown Ski Pond 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 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 Maytown Ski Pond Dam.