Dragoon Lake Dam dam
Dragoon Lake Dam
Dragoon Lake Dam, located in Deer Park, Washington, is a privately owned dam primarily used for recreation. Built in 1913, this gravity dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 200 feet. It holds a storage capacity of 157 acre-feet of water from Dragoon Creek, covering a surface area of 22.4 acres and draining an area of 17.2 square miles.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, Dragoon Lake Dam is classified as low hazard potential and has not been rated for its current condition. Despite its age, the dam has not undergone any modifications and has not been inspected recently. While it meets state regulatory standards, there is no emergency action plan in place, raising concerns about its preparedness for any potential hazards.
As a popular spot for recreational activities, Dragoon Lake Dam serves as a serene getaway for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the Spokane area. With its picturesque setting and historical significance, the dam continues to attract visitors seeking a peaceful escape amidst the natural beauty of Washington state.
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 Dragoon Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Spokane River At Elk | 48 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River Near Dartford | 477 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Dartford | 191 cfs | → |
| Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane | 9,780 cfs | → |
| Chamokane Creek Below Falls Near Long Lake | 30 cfs | → |
| Spokane River At Spokane | 9,070 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dragoon Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Viewpoint Road 61, Newport
- North Aubrey L White Parkway Spokane
- South Shore Diamond Lake Road 765-1255, Newport
- South Gorge Trail Spokane
- Northeast Newman Lake Drive 12801, Newman Lake
- Pondoray Shores Road, Newport
Track Dragoon Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dragoon Lake Dam
Where does the data for Dragoon 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 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 Dragoon Lake Dam.