Dohman Creek Dam dam
Dohman Creek Dam
Dohman Creek Dam, located in Pacific, Washington, was completed in 1978 by the design firm Gray and Osborne. This earth dam, with a hydraulic height of 41 feet and a structural height of 29 feet, serves the primary purpose of water supply for the region. The dam has a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 92 acre-feet, providing crucial water resources for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, Dohman Creek Dam is state-regulated and inspected to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated." The last inspection of the dam took place in July 2001, with a frequency of inspections not specified in the data.
While specific details about the spillway type, outlet gates, and emergency action plans are not provided in the dataset, the importance of Dohman Creek Dam in providing water supply to the region cannot be understated. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and regulation of dams like Dohman Creek Dam are essential for ensuring water security in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Dohman Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Naselle River Near Naselle | 99 cfs | → |
| Willapa River Near Willapa | 127 cfs | → |
| Chehalis River Near Doty | 155 cfs | → |
| Columbia River @ Beaver Army Terminal Nr Quincy | 70,400 cfs | → |
| South Fork Chehalis River Near Wildwood | 56 cfs | → |
| Nehalem River Near Foss | 458 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Dohman Creek Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Boat Launch, Ilwaco
- U.S. 101 3888, Ilwaco
- Pacific Way 18620, Long Beach
- Lewis And Clark Trail Highway 54, Naselle
- West Mooring Basin
- 17th Street Transient Dock
Track Dohman Creek Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Dohman Creek Dam
Where does the data for Dohman Creek 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 Dohman Creek Dam.