Soda Lake Dike dam
Soda Lake Dike
Soda Lake Dike in Grant, Washington, is a federal-owned earth dam built in 1952 by the Bureau of Reclamation for irrigation purposes. Standing at a height of 59 feet and stretching 680 feet in length, this dam has a maximum storage capacity of 10,150 acre-feet, serving as a vital water resource for the surrounding area. With a low hazard potential and a high risk assessment score of 2, the dam is regularly inspected by the Bureau of Reclamation to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Located in the Seattle District with oversight by the Bureau of Reclamation, Soda Lake Dike plays a crucial role in water management for the region, with a surface area of 184 acres and a normal storage capacity of 10,150 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is listed as "Not Available," highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation. With no spillway and a low hazard potential, the dam provides a reliable source of irrigation water while also posing a manageable level of risk to nearby communities.
In the event of an emergency, the dam's emergency action plan status is listed as "Not Available," underscoring the importance of developing comprehensive risk management measures and ensuring that the dam meets safety guidelines. As a key infrastructure for water resource management in Washington, Soda Lake Dike serves as a critical piece of the region's agricultural and environmental landscape, requiring ongoing attention and oversight to safeguard its longevity and functionality for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
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 Soda Lake Dike -- 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 | → |
| Crab Creek At Irby | 9 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 149,000 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Kiona | 1,210 cfs | → |
| Wilson Creek Below Corbett Draw Near Almira | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Soda Lake Dike.
Boat launches
- K2 Southeast Grant County
- South Morgan Lake Road Grant County
- O'Sullivan Dam Road Grant County
- Grant County
- Road 9 Southeast Grant County
Track Soda Lake Dike 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 Soda Lake Dike
Where does the data for Soda Lake Dike 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 Soda Lake Dike.