Waterville Effluent Storage Pond dam
Waterville Effluent Storage Pond
The Waterville Effluent Storage Pond in Douglas, Washington is a vital resource managed by the local government for the storage of effluent. Completed in 1981, this earth dam structure has a hydraulic height of 30 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 73 acre-feet. Situated near Tr-Corbaley Creek, it serves as a key component in the region's water resource management system, supporting the community's needs for wastewater treatment and disposal.
Despite its low hazard potential, the pond is regulated and inspected by the Washington Dept of Ecology to ensure compliance with state regulations. With a normal storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and a drainage area of 0.01 square miles, the pond plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality and environmental sustainability in the area. The surrounding community benefits from the pond's presence, as it helps mitigate potential risks associated with effluent discharge and provides a reliable storage solution for wastewater management.
As an essential infrastructure for water resource management, the Waterville Effluent Storage Pond exemplifies the importance of sustainable practices in safeguarding our environment. With its earth dam structure and rockfill core, the pond stands as a testament to responsible water management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like the Waterville Effluent Storage Pond play a crucial role in ensuring the resilience and sustainability of our water systems for future generations.
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 Waterville Effluent Storage Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Entiat River Near Entiat | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Chelan River At Chelan | 268 cfs | → |
| Mad River At Ardenvoir | 208 cfs | → |
| Wenatchee River At Monitor | 4,590 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Ardenvoir | 931 cfs | → |
| Wenatchee River At Peshastin | 4,710 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Waterville Effluent Storage Pond.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Drive Entiat
- Katya Lane 2943, Chelan County
- Lake Front Road Douglas County
- U.S. 2 13253, East Wenatchee
- Chelan County
- Lake Chelan Public Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Entiat City Park
- Duffy / Douglas Creek
- Daroga State Park
- North Douglas Creek
- Lincoln Rock State Park
- Douglas Creek Dispersed - Yakima River Canyon Dispersed
Paddle runs
- Douglas Creek
- Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
- Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24n, R17e
- Point At East Section Line Of Sec 13, T28n, R15e To Lake Wenatchee
- Cottonwood Trailhead To Private Land Boundary In Ne1/4 Of Sec 29, T28n, R19e
Track Waterville Effluent Storage Pond 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 Waterville Effluent Storage Pond
Where does the data for Waterville Effluent Storage Pond 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 Waterville Effluent Storage Pond.