Taggares Dam No 2 dam
Taggares Dam No 2
Taggares Dam No 2, located in Adams County, Washington, was completed in 1968 and serves as a vital structure for water resource management in the region. Owned privately, the dam is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and plays a crucial role in controlling the flow of Tr-Crab Creek. With a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 12 feet, the earth dam has a storage capacity of 135 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.06 square miles.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Taggares Dam No 2 is not currently rated for its condition assessment. The dam's primary purpose is listed as 'Other', indicating its versatility in serving various water resource needs. With a maximum discharge capacity of 33 cubic feet per second, the dam contributes to flood control and irrigation in the surrounding area. While specific details such as spillway type and outlet gates are not provided, the dam's strategic location and design make it an essential component of the local water infrastructure.
Managed by private owners and meeting state regulations for inspection and enforcement, Taggares Dam No 2 stands as a testament to the importance of effective water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. As climate enthusiasts and water resource stakeholders continue to monitor and assess the impact of climate change on water availability, dams like Taggares Dam No 2 play a crucial role in adapting to and mitigating the challenges posed by a changing environment. With its low hazard potential and key regulatory oversight, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the Pacific Northwest.
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 Taggares Dam No 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Creek Near Moses Lake | 50 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 180 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 149,000 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek At Irby | 9 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Kiona | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Palouse River At Hooper | 273 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Taggares Dam No 2.
Boat launches
- Grant County
- Solbeck Road Adams County
- Road 10 Southeast Grant County
- South Morgan Lake Road Grant County
- K2 Southeast Grant County
Campgrounds
- Lyle Lake - Wdfw
- Long Lake (Warden) - Wdfw
- Northend Canal Lake North Wdfw
- Heart Lake - Wdfw
- Corral Lake - Wdfw
- Glen Williams - Wdfw
Fishing spots
Track Taggares Dam No 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Taggares Dam No 2
Where does the data for Taggares Dam No 2 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 Taggares Dam No 2.