Port Of Morrow Wwt Lagoon dam
Port Of Morrow Wwt Lagoon
The Port of Morrow Wastewater Treatment Lagoon in Morrow County, Oregon, is a vital resource for local irrigation purposes. Completed in 1994, this Earth dam structure stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 436 acre-feet. Situated off-channel and managed by the local government, the lagoon covers a surface area of 39 acres and serves as a key component in the region's water management infrastructure.
Despite its low hazard potential and a history of not being rated for condition assessment, the Port of Morrow Wwt Lagoon remains a crucial asset for ensuring water availability in the area. With state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place, the lagoon meets regulatory standards and plays a significant role in sustaining agricultural activities in the region. The facility is situated in an isolated location with no downstream settlement, highlighting its importance for local water resource management.
Owned and regulated by the local government with state oversight from the Oregon Water Resources Department, the Port of Morrow Wastewater Treatment Lagoon exemplifies the collaborative efforts in maintaining water resources in the region. With a focus on irrigation, this facility continues to support agricultural activities while adhering to state regulations and ensuring water availability for the community.
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 Port Of Morrow Wwt Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Umatilla River Near Umatilla | 214 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Kiona | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Mabton | 4,700 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek At Morgan Street | 22 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek At Heppner | 21 cfs | → |
| Willow Creek Abv Willow Cr Lake | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Port Of Morrow Wwt Lagoon.
Track Port Of Morrow Wwt Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About Port Of Morrow Wwt Lagoon
Where does the data for Port Of Morrow Wwt Lagoon 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 Port Of Morrow Wwt Lagoon.