Kettwig Wildlife Dam dam
Kettwig Wildlife Dam
The Kettwig Wildlife Dam, located in Pend Oreille, Washington, is a privately owned structure designed to serve multiple purposes, including water supply, fish and wildlife pond, recreation, and water supply. Completed in 1979, the earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and a length of 550 feet, with a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Spring Heel Creek and is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition as of the last inspection in May 2000. With a normal storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 100 acres, the Kettwig Wildlife Dam provides essential water resources for the surrounding area. The dam's location in the Seattle District and Congressional District 05, Washington, highlights its significance in managing water supply and supporting wildlife habitats in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will appreciate the Kettwig Wildlife Dam for its role in maintaining water supply, supporting fish and wildlife populations, and offering recreational opportunities. With its earth-type construction and stone core, the dam represents a sustainable approach to water management in Washington state. As efforts continue to assess and manage the dam's condition, it remains a vital asset for the local community and ecosystem along Spring Heel Creek.
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 Kettwig Wildlife Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Spokane River At Elk | 48 cfs | → |
| Pend Oreille River At Newport Wa | 51,900 cfs | → |
| Priest River Nr Priest River Id | 3,480 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River At Dartford | 189 cfs | → |
| Little Spokane River Near Dartford | 473 cfs | → |
| Spokane River Below Nine Mile Dam At Spokane | 8,790 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kettwig Wildlife Dam.
Boat launches
- Viewpoint Road 61, Newport
- South Shore Diamond Lake Road 765-1255, Newport
- Pondoray Shores Road, Newport
- Pow Wow Park, Cusick
- Old Diamond Mill Road 71, Oldtown
- Kaniksu Drive Pend Oreille County
Campgrounds
- Skookum Creek- State Forest
- County Fair Campground
- Enchantment Camp
- Albeni Cove Campground
- Albeni Cove - Oldtown
- North Fork Of Chewelah Creek
Paddle runs
- Forest Boundary, Sec. 34, T59n, R2w To Harrison Lake, Sec. 31, T62n, R2w
- Upper Priest River
- Segment 2 Flows For Almost 10 Miles From The Intersection With Trail 312 To Its Confluence With The Upper Priest River To Segment 2 Flows For Almost 10 Miles From The Intersection With Trail 312 To Its Confluence With The Upper Priest River
Track Kettwig Wildlife Dam 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 Kettwig Wildlife Dam
Where does the data for Kettwig Wildlife 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 Kettwig Wildlife Dam.