Little Sweden Dam dam
Little Sweden Dam
Little Sweden Dam, located in Stevens County, Washington, was completed in 1986 for the primary purpose of recreation. This earth dam, with a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a structural height of 5 feet, stands on the Tr-Colville River and provides a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet and a surface area of 17 acres, the dam serves as a recreational site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities.
Managed by a private owner, Little Sweden Dam is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and is subject to state inspection and enforcement. Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential and not yet assessed for condition, the dam plays a crucial role in providing leisure opportunities for the surrounding community. Its location in a picturesque setting, along with its capacity for storing water and supporting wildlife, makes it a valuable resource for both locals and visitors to appreciate and protect.
As part of the Seattle District and Congressional District 05, Washington, Little Sweden Dam contributes to the overall water infrastructure in the region. Although details on emergency preparedness and risk assessment are not currently available, the dam continues to serve as a vital recreational asset while also highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Little Sweden Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chamokane Creek Below Falls Near Long Lake | 31 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Elk | 48 cfs | → |
| Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane | 6,990 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River Near Dartford | 447 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Dartford | 200 cfs | → |
| Colville River At Kettle Falls | 179 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Little Sweden Dam.
Boat launches
- Viewpoint Road 61, Newport
- Pondoray Shores Road, Newport
- Pow Wow Park, Cusick
- South Shore Diamond Lake Road 765-1255, Newport
- Black Lake-Squaw Creek Road 1976-2198, Colville
- Highway 25 1834-1836, Kettle Falls
Track Little Sweden Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Little Sweden Dam
Where does the data for Little Sweden 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 Little Sweden Dam.