Flying Goose Ranch Wetland Dam No 1 Dam
Flying Goose Ranch Wetland Dam No 1
Flying Goose Ranch Wetland Dam No 1, located in Pend Oreille, Washington, is a vital water resource structure with a primary purpose of supporting Fish and Wildlife Pond activities. Constructed in 1995, this Earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 10 feet, providing a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 60 acres. Its low hazard potential and condition assessment of "Not Rated" reflect its stable and well-maintained status.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow in the Tr - Pend Oreille River, with a maximum discharge capacity of 140 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 4.4 square miles, the dam contributes to the conservation of the local ecosystem and wildlife habitats. The dam's location within Congressional District 05, Washington, underlines its importance in the region's water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
As a publicly owned utility structure, Flying Goose Ranch Wetland Dam No 1 is subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement by state agencies to ensure its safe operation and compliance with regulatory standards. Although its emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are currently unspecified, the dam's critical role in supporting wildlife, water storage, and flood control activities underscores its significance for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Flying Goose Ranch Wetland Dam No 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin | 218 cfs | → |
| Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa | 17,700 cfs | → |
| Priest River Nr Priest River Id | 346 cfs | → |
| Pend Oreille River Below Box Canyon Near Ione | 21,000 cfs | → |
| Outlet Creek Near Metaline Falls | 19 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Elk | 48 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flying Goose Ranch Wetland Dam No 1.
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About Flying Goose Ranch Wetland Dam No 1
Where does the data for Flying Goose Ranch Wetland Dam No 1 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 below 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.
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.