Springdale Wastewater Pond System dam
Springdale Wastewater Pond System
The Springdale Wastewater Pond System in Stevens, Washington, is a vital offstream facility designed by EMCON NW INC. to manage wastewater from the surrounding area. Completed in 1995, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 11 feet and has a storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 61.6 acre-feet. Covering a surface area of 4.9 acres and serving a drainage area of 9.4 acres, this low hazard facility plays a crucial role in protecting the local environment and water resources.
Located on Sheep Creek, the Springdale Wastewater Pond System is regulated and monitored by the Washington Department of Ecology to ensure compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. Despite being classified as low hazard and not currently rated for condition assessment, this facility serves a primary purpose of managing wastewater and contributes to the overall water management strategy in the region. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second, the system is equipped to handle potential emergency situations and safeguard water quality in the area.
As a key component of the local government's infrastructure, the Springdale Wastewater Pond System underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management practices. With its modest size and capacity, this facility exemplifies the ongoing efforts to balance environmental protection with community needs, serving as a reminder of the critical role that wastewater management plays in maintaining the health and integrity of our water systems 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 Springdale Wastewater Pond System -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chamokane Creek Below Falls Near Long Lake | 31 cfs | → |
| Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane | 9,180 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River Near Dartford | 477 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Elk | 48 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Dartford | 191 cfs | → |
| Spokane River At Spokane | 8,320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Springdale Wastewater Pond System.
Boat launches
- Viewpoint Road 61, Newport
- North Aubrey L White Parkway Spokane
- South Shore Diamond Lake Road 765-1255, Newport
- Pondoray Shores Road, Newport
- Pow Wow Park, Cusick
- South Gorge Trail Spokane
Track Springdale Wastewater Pond System 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 Springdale Wastewater Pond System
Where does the data for Springdale Wastewater Pond System 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 Springdale Wastewater Pond System.