Spokane Hutterian Brethren Dam dam
Spokane Hutterian Brethren Dam
The Spokane Hutterian Brethren Dam, located in Spokane, Washington, was completed in 2006 and serves primarily for irrigation purposes along the unnamed tributary of Deep Creek. The earth dam stands at a structural height of 39 feet with a hydraulic height of 34 feet, providing a storage capacity of 84 acre-feet. Despite its relatively small surface area of 3 acres, the dam plays a vital role in flood risk reduction and irrigation activities within the region.
This privately owned dam is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and undergoes regular inspections, with a hazard potential classified as high and a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in May 2019. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2009, highlighting the need for updated risk assessment and management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities. With Congressman Cathy McMorris Rodgers representing the area, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts are encouraged to stay informed about the dam's condition and potential improvements to mitigate risks and enhance its performance for sustainable water management in the future.
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 Spokane Hutterian Brethren Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane | 6,100 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River Near Dartford | 408 cfs | → |
| Spokane River At Spokane | 5,570 cfs | → |
| Hangman Creek At Spokane | 52 cfs | → |
| Chamokane Creek Below Falls Near Long Lake | 27 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Dartford | 163 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spokane Hutterian Brethren Dam.
Boat launches
- West Fancher Road, Medical Lake
- North Aubrey L White Parkway Spokane
- South Gorge Trail Spokane
- Hog Lake Boat Ramp
- Scroggie Road 53700, Sprague
- Williams Lake Public Boat Launch
Track Spokane Hutterian Brethren Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Spokane Hutterian Brethren Dam
Where does the data for Spokane Hutterian Brethren 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 Spokane Hutterian Brethren Dam.