Beitey Lake Dam dam
Beitey Lake Dam
Beitey Lake Dam in Valley, Washington, is a private-owned earth dam completed in 1934 primarily for recreational purposes. With a height of 17 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, this dam holds a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 24.2 acres. Situated on the Tr-Colville River, this dam serves as a vital water resource for the region, with a normal storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.1 square miles.
Despite its historical significance and recreational value, Beitey Lake Dam poses a high hazard potential with a poor condition assessment. The dam has been regulated and inspected by the Washington Department of Ecology, emphasizing its importance in ensuring public safety and environmental protection. The last inspection in November 2021 highlighted the need for improved maintenance and risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, Beitey Lake Dam stands as a critical structure in need of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term integrity and safety. With its location in a high-risk area and poor condition assessment, stakeholders must prioritize proactive measures to address potential risks and safeguard the surrounding community and ecosystem.
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 Beitey Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Spokane River At Elk | 48 cfs | → |
| 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 | → |
| Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa | 54,400 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Dartford | 191 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Beitey Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Viewpoint Road 61, Newport
- Pondoray Shores Road, Newport
- Pow Wow Park, Cusick
- South Shore Diamond Lake Road 765-1255, Newport
- Kaniksu Drive Pend Oreille County
- Black Lake-Squaw Creek Road 1976-2198, Colville
Campgrounds
- Chewelah City Park
- North Fork Of Chewelah Creek
- County Fair Campground
- Skookum Creek- State Forest
- Starvation Lake- State Forest
- Huckleberry Mtns.
Paddle runs
Track Beitey Lake 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 Beitey Lake Dam
Where does the data for Beitey Lake 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 High 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 Beitey Lake Dam.