Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond dam
Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond
Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond in Lynnwood, Washington, serves as a crucial resource for managing stormwater and protecting the local environment. Completed in 1992, this concrete dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 36.9 acre-feet. Not only does it help reduce flood risks, but it also serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, highlighting its importance in supporting local ecosystems.
Owned and regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology, this pond is inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, maintaining and monitoring this detention pond is vital for the safety of the surrounding community. Located in the Snohomish County, this facility plays a critical role in water resource management in the region.
With a maximum discharge capacity of 383 cubic feet per second, this detention pond plays a key role in managing stormwater and protecting the local environment. Its strategic location along Lunds Gulch Creek highlights its importance in enhancing water quality, supporting wildlife habitats, and reducing flood risks in the area. As a vital component of the local water infrastructure, the Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond stands as a testament to responsible water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Washington state.
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 Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Thornton Creek Near Seattle | 41 cfs | → |
| Snohomish River Near Monroe | 6,850 cfs | → |
| Pilchuck River Near Snohomish | 384 cfs | → |
| Mission Creek Near Tulalip | 4 cfs | → |
| Tulalip Creek Near Tulalip | 10 cfs | → |
| East Branch Tulalip Creek Nr Mouth Nr Tulalip | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond.
Boat launches
- East Shore Drive Snohomish County
- Island County
- Beachview Drive 8320, Island County
- Beach Drive Northeast 17218, Lake Forest Park
- Lighthouse Park Public Boat Launch
- 68th Avenue Northeast 17181-17299, Kenmore
Campgrounds
- Island County Fairgrounds
- Fay Bainbridge State Park Campsite
- Fay Bainbridge State Park
- Cascade Marine Trail - Human Powered Boat Campsite
- Flowing Lake County Park
- Kitsap Memorial State Park
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 14, T29n, R10e To Confluence With Canyon Creek
- Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Fork Stillaguamish River
- Snoqualmie Falls To Plum's Landing
- Confluence With Taylor River To Confluence With North Fork Snoqualmie River
- Wagner Bridge To Confluence With Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
- Brothers Wilderness Boundary To Olympic Nf Boundary
Track Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond 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 Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond
Where does the data for Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond 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 Lunds Gulch Creek Regional Stormwater Detention Pond.