Wind River Logging Co Pond dam
Wind River Logging Co Pond
The Wind River Logging CO Pond in Skamania, Washington, is a privately owned earth dam structure completed in 1930 primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. With a hydraulic height of 12 feet and a structural height of 10 feet, this pond has a normal storage capacity of 130 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Situated in a picturesque location near the Tr-Wind River, this low hazard potential pond covers a surface area of 130 acres and serves a drainage area of 108 acres.
Managed and regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology, the Wind River Logging CO Pond has not been rated for its condition assessment and does not currently have an emergency action plan prepared. Despite lacking recent inspection dates and updated emergency contact information, this pond remains a vital resource for fire protection and aquatic life in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of maintaining and monitoring such structures becomes increasingly crucial for the sustainability of local ecosystems and communities.
With its historical significance and practical functions, the Wind River Logging CO Pond stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and environmental conservation. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, it is essential to recognize the value of such structures in protecting natural habitats and promoting resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions. By supporting efforts to maintain and monitor ponds like this, we can ensure the continued health and vitality of our water resources for generations to come.
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 Wind River Logging Co Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lewis River Above Muddy River Near Cougar | 665 cfs | → |
| Muddy Creek Below Clear Creek Near Cougar | 334 cfs | → |
| Canyon Creek Near Amboy | 163 cfs | → |
| White Salmon River Near Underwood | 910 cfs | → |
| Hood River At Tucker Bridge | 389 cfs | → |
| Speelyai Creek Near Cougar | 31 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wind River Logging Co Pond.
Boat launches
- Port Of Cascade Locks
- Columbia Trail, North Bonneville
- Doetsch Ranch Road, Stevenson
- Northeast Bucher Lane 60505, Cascade Locks
- Kingsley Campground
- Lewis And Clark Trail Highway Skamania County
Campgrounds
- Beaver
- Beaver Campground
- Campground: Beaver
- Campground: Panther Creek
- Panther Creek
- Recreation Rental: Gov. Mineral Springs Cabin
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 13, T6n, R7e To Hemlock Road Bridge In Nw1/4 Of Sec 26, T4n, R7e
- Hemlock Road Bridge To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
- Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 8, T4n, R6e To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
- Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Maximum Pool Of Swift Reservoir In Nw1/4 Of Sec 35, T7n, R6e
- Confluence With Smith Creek To Confluence With Lewis River
- Nw1/4 Of Sec 9, T5n, R6e To Ne1/4 Of Sec 6, T5n, R5e
Track Wind River Logging Co Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Wind River Logging Co Pond
Where does the data for Wind River Logging Co 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
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