Mill Pond Dam Klickitat Co dam
Mill Pond Dam Klickitat Co
Mill Pond Dam in Klickitat County, Washington, is a privately-owned structure that plays a crucial role in water supply for the area. Completed in 1951, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet with a hydraulic height of 14 feet, impounding Outlet Creek to create a storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including recreation and water supply, and is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Located in a low hazard potential area, Mill Pond Dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in 1999. Despite its age, the dam continues to function effectively, with a normal storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a drainage area of 124 square miles. While the dam has not undergone recent modifications and lacks an emergency action plan, it remains a vital piece of infrastructure for the community, providing essential water resources for the region.
With its stone core and rock and soil foundations, Mill Pond Dam stands as a testament to engineering ingenuity and resource management. While it may not be a high-profile structure, its significance in maintaining water supply and supporting recreational activities cannot be understated. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Mill Pond Dam in Klickitat County a fascinating example of how human intervention can positively impact local ecosystems and communities through careful management of water resources.
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 Mill Pond Dam Klickitat Co -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Klickitat River Bl Summit Creek Near Glenwood | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Klickitat River Above West Fork Near Glenwood | 257 cfs | → |
| Klickitat River Near Pitt | 1,140 cfs | → |
| White Salmon River Near Underwood | 953 cfs | → |
| Mosier Creek Near Mosier | 3 cfs | → |
| Columbia River At The Dalles | 181,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mill Pond Dam Klickitat Co.
Boat launches
- Glenwood Highway Klickitat County
- Stinson Flat Road Klickitat County
- Husum Boating Site
- Old Highway 8 396-434, White Salmon
- Rowena Ferry Road 6539-6599, Mosier
- East Marina Way, Cook
Campgrounds
- Bird Creek - State Forest
- Leidl North Campground
- Leidl South - Wdfw
- Leidl South Campground
- Stinson Flats Campground
- Stimpson Flats - Wdfw
Paddle runs
- Klickitat River
- Summit Creek To Mouth Of Little Klickitat
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 35, T9n, R10e To Mt. Adams Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 27, T12n, R11e To Goat Rocks Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 18, T9n, R9e To Confluence With Straight Creek
- Straight Creek To Confluence With Lewis River
Track Mill Pond Dam Klickitat Co in the Snoflo app
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About Mill Pond Dam Klickitat Co
Where does the data for Mill Pond Dam Klickitat Co 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
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