Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 dam
Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2
Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2, located in Wahkiacus, Washington, is a vital water resource facility owned and regulated by the local government. This Earth-type dam, completed in 1983, serves as a storage reservoir with a maximum capacity of 116 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 89 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 12 acres and has a drainage area of 0.22 square miles, providing critical water management for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Washington Dept of Ecology, Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 is designed to handle a maximum discharge of 20 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water flow and control during peak periods. With a low hazard potential and a structural height of 19 feet, this facility plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and availability in the region. Despite its importance, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as 'Not Rated', highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its long-term functionality.
As an essential component of the local water infrastructure, Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 contributes to the overall water resource management in Klickitat County, Washington. With its strategic location and purpose, this facility underscores the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the role that this dam plays in safeguarding water supply and mitigating potential risks in the region.
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 Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deschutes River At Moody | 3,800 cfs | → |
| Klickitat River Bl Summit Creek Near Glenwood | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Klickitat River Near Pitt | 1,100 cfs | → |
| Columbia River At The Dalles | 146,000 cfs | → |
| John Day River At Mcdonald Ferry | 978 cfs | → |
| Mosier Creek Near Mosier | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2.
Boat launches
- Heritage Landing
- Avery Park
- Philippi Park
- Stinson Flat Road Klickitat County
- Glenwood Highway Klickitat County
- Lewis And Clark Trail Highway Dallesport
Campgrounds
- Maryhill State Park
- Cliffs Park (Army Corps Of Engineers)
- Giles French
- Cliffs Park - Columbia River Gorge
- Lepage Park
- Celilo
Paddle runs
Track Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2
Where does the data for Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2 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 Goldendale Wastewater Pond 2.