Reflection Lake North Dam dam
Reflection Lake North Dam
Reflection Lake North Dam, located in Spokane, Washington, is a privately owned earth dam built in 1955 for recreational purposes. Standing at a structural height of 8 feet with a hydraulic height of 8 feet, the dam overlooks Sheets Creek and provides a serene environment for outdoor enthusiasts. With a storage capacity of 570 acre-feet and a surface area of 58 acres, the dam offers a picturesque setting for various water activities.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2019, Reflection Lake North Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential. Regular inspections are conducted by the Washington Department of Ecology to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in January 2021, indicating a proactive approach to emergency preparedness and risk management.
Overall, Reflection Lake North Dam serves as a vital recreation spot in the area and plays a crucial role in water resource management. With its rich history and scenic surroundings, the dam is a key feature in the landscape of Spokane, Washington, attracting visitors and nature enthusiasts alike.
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 Reflection Lake North 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 At Dartford | 198 cfs | → |
| Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa | 52,900 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River Near Dartford | 483 cfs | → |
| Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane | 9,810 cfs | → |
| Priest River Nr Priest River Id | 3,390 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Reflection Lake North Dam.
Boat launches
- South Shore Diamond Lake Road 765-1255, Newport
- Viewpoint Road 61, Newport
- Old Diamond Mill Road 71, Oldtown
- Pondoray Shores Road, Newport
- Northeast Newman Lake Drive 12801, Newman Lake
- West Twin Lakes Road 9832, Kootenai County
Campgrounds
- Mount Spokane State Park
- Albeni Cove Campground
- Albeni Cove - Oldtown
- Skookum Creek- State Forest
- Enchantment Camp
- Priest River Park
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About Reflection Lake North Dam
Where does the data for Reflection 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 Reflection Lake North Dam.