Lords Lake North Dam dam
Lords Lake North Dam
Lords Lake North Dam, located in Quilcene, Washington, is a vital structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology. Built in 1957, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 42 feet and a structural height of 40 feet, serving primarily as a water supply source. With a storage capacity of 1850 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 1480 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources in the area.
The dam's hazard potential is classified as high, but its condition assessment as of August 2020 was deemed satisfactory. The last inspection took place in June 2020, with a regular inspection frequency of 5 years. The emergency action plan was last revised in February 2021, ensuring that proper guidelines are in place for any potential risks or disasters. Despite its age, Lords Lake North Dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management in Jefferson County, Washington.
Overall, Lords Lake North Dam stands as a testament to the importance of proper infrastructure in water resource management. With its high hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, ongoing inspections and emergency action plans are crucial to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this essential structure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of dams like Lords Lake North Dam in providing stable water supplies becomes increasingly significant for communities 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 Lords Lake North Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Big Quilcene River Below Diversion Nr Quilcene | 58 cfs | → |
| Dungeness River Near Sequim | 242 cfs | → |
| Duckabush River Near Brinnon | 186 cfs | → |
| Elwha River Above Lake Mills Nr Port Angeles | 725 cfs | → |
| Nf Skokomish R Bl Staircase Rpds Nr Hoodsport | 162 cfs | → |
| Elwha River At Mcdonald Br Near Port Angeles | 869 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lords Lake North Dam.
Boat launches
- Leland Valley Road West 266-640, Quilcene
- U.S. 101 286423, Quilcene
- Point Whitney Road 1099, Brinnon
- Olympic Discovery Trail, Sequim
- Gardiner Beach Road 551-781, Sequim
- Shine Road 1114-1160, Port Ludlow
Campgrounds
- Lake Leland County Park
- Quilcene County Park
- Camp Windy
- Falls View
- Falls View Camping
- Falls View Campground
Paddle runs
- Silver Creek To Sleepy Hollow Creek
- Forest Road 2860 Bridge To Silver Creek
- Confluence Of Milk Creek And Heather Creeks To Forest Road 2860 Bridge
- Olympic Nf/Olympic Np Boundary To Usfs Road 2870 Bridge
- Usfs Road 2870 Bridge To Confluence With Dungeness River
- Sleepy Hollow Creek To Olympic Nf Boundary
Track Lords Lake North Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Lords Lake North Dam
Where does the data for Lords Lake North 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 Lords Lake North Dam.