Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon dam
Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon
Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon in Snohomish, Washington, is a state-regulated facility designed by Gray & Osborne for managing dairy waste offstream from the Snohomish River. Completed in 1998, this Earth dam structure has a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 14 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet. With a low hazard potential, the facility has not been rated for condition assessment and lacks emergency action preparedness.
Owned and regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology, Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon serves a primary purpose of waste management. Despite being in operation for over two decades, the facility has not undergone recent inspections and lacks essential emergency preparedness measures. With a normal storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a dam length of 2250 feet, this lagoon plays a significant role in managing dairy waste in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in sustainable waste management practices may find Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon's design and operation intriguing. As one of the state-regulated facilities in Washington, this Earth dam structure highlights the importance of proper waste management in agriculture. With a focus on environmental protection and regulatory compliance, Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon contributes to the conservation of water resources in the Snohomish area.
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 Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Snohomish River Near Monroe | 6,190 cfs | → |
| Pilchuck River Near Snohomish | 255 cfs | → |
| Snoqualmie River Near Carnation | 1,440 cfs | → |
| Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan | 467 cfs | → |
| Tolt River Near Carnation | 279 cfs | → |
| North Fork Tolt River Near Carnation | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon.
Boat launches
- High Bridge, Monroe
- Tualco Loop Road 17829, Monroe
- Ben Howard Road 21101-21283, Monroe
- Lake Marcel Community Park
- Stevens Pass Highway Sultan
- City Of Snohomish River Front Trail, Snohomish
Paddle runs
- Confluence Of Tye And Foss Rivers To Gold Bar
- Confluence With Troublesome Creek To Confluence With South Fork Skykomish River
- Snoqualmie Falls To Plum's Landing
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 14, T29n, R10e To Confluence With Canyon Creek
- Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
- Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River
Track Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon
Where does the data for Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon 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 Wsr Dairy Waste Lagoon.