Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam dam
Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam
The Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam in Washington serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in Kitsap County. Completed in 1995, this earth dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans a length of 130 feet, with a storage capacity of 41 acre-feet. Located offstream, the dam is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures to ensure its effectiveness in managing floodwaters.
Owned by the local government, the Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam plays a key role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Its low hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment suggest that the dam is well-maintained and poses minimal risks to the community. With a maximum discharge capacity of 277 cubic feet per second, the dam is equipped to handle significant water flow during periods of heavy rainfall, providing a crucial safety mechanism for nearby residents and infrastructure.
Located within Congressional District 06, Washington, this essential flood control structure stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between state and local agencies in managing water resources and addressing climate-related challenges. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns and increase the frequency of extreme events, the Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam remains a critical component in the region's overall resilience and adaptation strategy.
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 Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Huge Creek Near Wauna | 7 cfs | → |
| Duckabush River Near Brinnon | 155 cfs | → |
| Leach Creek Near Fircrest | 2 cfs | → |
| Skokomish River Near Potlatch | 512 cfs | → |
| Big Quilcene River Below Diversion Nr Quilcene | 40 cfs | → |
| Chambers Creek Bl Leach Creek Near Steilacoom | 165 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam.
Boat launches
- Northeast State Highway 300 Mason County
- Lorna Lee Way Mason County
- Wright Bliss Road Nw Pierce County
- Kitsap Lake Road Northwest 278, Bremerton
- Sidney Road Southwest 15013-15015, Port Orchard
- Highway 3 18560, Belfair
Campgrounds
- Belfair State Park
- Green Mountain Horse Camp
- Tahuya River Horse Camp
- Illahee State Park
- Scenic Beach State Park
- Scenic Beach State Park Campground
Paddle runs
- Brothers Wilderness Boundary To Olympic Nf Boundary
- Olympic Nf/Olympic Np Bounary To Brothers Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Duckabush River
- Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries (Upstream From Station Creek) To Confluence With Dosewallips River
- Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Dosewallips River
Track Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam 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 Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam
Where does the data for Bremerton National Airport Detention 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 Bremerton National Airport Detention Dam.