Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2 dam
Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2
Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2, located in Grant County, Washington, is a significant water resource managed by the local government. This aerated lagoon, completed in 1987, serves a primary purpose of water treatment and storage. With a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 12 feet, this earth dam has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 6 acre-feet. The surface area of the lagoon is 0.9 acres, with a drainage area of 0.01 square miles, and it is situated off the Columbia River.
Despite being labeled as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2 is regulated and inspected by the Washington Department of Ecology. The dam has a hazard potential of "Significant" and undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its safety and integrity. While there are no associated structures or outlet gates, the lagoon plays a crucial role in water treatment and storage for the surrounding area. With its location in a region prone to climate variability, the management and maintenance of this water resource are essential for adapting to changing environmental conditions.
In conclusion, Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2 is a vital water resource infrastructure in Quincy, Washington, contributing to water treatment and storage needs in the region. As a state-regulated facility, it undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. With its significant hazard potential and the surrounding area's susceptibility to climate fluctuations, the proper management and upkeep of this aerated lagoon are crucial for water resource and climate enthusiasts alike.
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 Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 180 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Moses Lake | 50 cfs | → |
| Wenatchee River At Monitor | 4,590 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Entiat | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Umtanum | 2,070 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 149,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2.
Boat launches
- Road U Northwest Grant County
- Road 3 Northwest Grant County
- Grant County
- Road U Northwest 2522, Quincy
- Spanish Castle Road Douglas County
Campgrounds
- Stan Coffin - Wdfw
- Quincey Lake - Wdfw
- Evergreen East - Wdfw
- Burke Lake West - Wdfw
- Burke Lake Southwest - Wdfw
- Winchester Lake No. 1 - Wdfw
Paddle runs
- Douglas Creek
- Yakima River Segment 1
- Yakima River Segment 2
- Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24n, R17e
- Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River
Track Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2
Where does the data for Quincy Aerated 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 Significant 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 Quincy Aerated Lagoon No 2.