Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3 dam
Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3
Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3, located in Mesa, Washington, is a state-regulated earthen dam completed in 1979 for the primary purpose of irrigation. Standing at a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a structural height of 10 feet, the dam has a normal storage capacity of 100 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. The reservoir covers an area of 8.5 acres and has a drainage area of 0.03 square miles, making it a crucial water resource for the surrounding agricultural community.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Although the dam does not currently have an emergency action plan in place, it is regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency to ensure its safety and functionality. With its strategic location offstream and close proximity to the Walla Walla District, the dam plays a significant role in providing irrigation water to the region's farms and sustaining agricultural activities in Franklin County.
Overall, Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3 serves as a vital water management infrastructure in Washington, contributing to the state's agricultural productivity and supporting the local economy. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of dams like Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3 in sustaining water supply for irrigation purposes highlights the crucial role that such structures play in managing water resources effectively and efficiently.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima River At Kiona | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Walla Walla River Near Touchet | 210 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 158,000 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 229 cfs | → |
| Palouse River At Hooper | 342 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Moses Lake | 53 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3.
Boat launches
- Ringold Boat Launch
- Snyder Boat Launch
- Columbia Plateau Trail, Pasco
- Franklin County
- Columbia Plateau Trail State Park Franklin County
- Vantage Highway Benton County
Track Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3
Where does the data for Bernsens 810 Reservoir Dam No 3 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.
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