Carlisle Lake Dam dam
Carlisle Lake Dam
Carlisle Lake Dam, located in Lewis, Washington, serves as a vital structure for fish and wildlife conservation, as well as recreational activities. Built in 1920 with an earth core and stone foundation, this dam stands at 19 feet high and has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet for the South Fork Newaukum River. Despite being privately owned, the Washington Department of Ecology regulates and inspects this dam to ensure its safety and compliance with state laws.
With a surface area of 29 acres and a drainage area of 4.15 square miles, Carlisle Lake Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the surrounding ecosystem and providing water resources for various purposes. The dam's hazard potential is deemed high, but its fair condition assessment in 2016 indicates ongoing efforts to ensure public safety. Although no spillway type or outlet gates are specified, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain unclear, highlighting the need for updated emergency protocols and risk management measures.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, staying informed about the condition and management of dams like Carlisle Lake Dam is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts. By understanding the dam's design, purpose, and regulatory oversight, stakeholders can work together to ensure the safety and sustainability of this vital water management structure in Washington.
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 Carlisle Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Newaukum River Near Onalaska | 182 cfs | → |
| Nf Newaukum River Above Bear Creek Near Forest | 73 cfs | → |
| Cowlitz River Below Mayfield Dam | 4,600 cfs | → |
| Newaukum River Near Chehalis | 177 cfs | → |
| Tilton River Ab Bear Canyon Creek Near Cinebar | 323 cfs | → |
| Skookumchuck River Bl Bldy Run Cr Nr Centralia | 105 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carlisle Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Mayfield Lake Park Campground Boat Launch
- Buckley Road 298, Toledo
- Front Street Toledo
- Interstate 5, Toledo
- Skookumchuck Road Southeast Thurston County
- Ajlune Road Lewis County
Campgrounds
- Mayfield Lake - Tacoma Power
- Ike Kinswa State Park
- Stan Hedwall Park
- Kid Valley Campground
- Mossyrock Park - Tacoma Power
- Main Campground
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Sec 28, T9n, R5e To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary
- Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Boundary In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 32, T11n, R5e
- Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary To To Point River Reenters Mshnvm In Se 1/4 Of Sec 11, T10n, R5e
- Goat Rocks Wilderness Bounday To Cowlitz Falls Ferc Project Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Nw1/4 Of Sec 4, T11n, R6e
- Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 31, T10n, R6e To Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument Boundary
- (Upper Muddy Segment) Headwaters In Se1/4 Of Sec 10, T8n, R5e To Conflence With Smith Creek
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About Carlisle Lake Dam
Where does the data for Carlisle 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 Carlisle Lake Dam.