Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System dam
Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System
The Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System is a privately owned and operated earth dam located in Othello, Washington. Constructed in 1990, this lagoon system serves as a storage facility for potato waste, with a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 750 acre-feet. The dam has a structural height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 33 feet, providing low hazard potential according to its classification.
Situated in Adams County, Washington, the Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam is designed to withstand potential risks associated with its operations, although its condition has not been formally assessed. Despite its low hazard potential, the lagoon system plays a crucial role in managing waste from potato processing, showcasing how innovative engineering solutions can address environmental challenges in agricultural settings.
With its focus on waste management and environmental sustainability, the Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate-conscious practices. As a key component of the local agricultural infrastructure, this earth dam highlights the importance of responsible waste disposal practices and the role that privately owned water resources play in supporting sustainable agriculture. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate action, understanding the design and operation of facilities like the Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System can provide valuable insights into the intersection of agriculture, water management, and environmental conservation.
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 Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Creek Near Moses Lake | 50 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek At Irby | 9 cfs | → |
| Palouse River At Hooper | 273 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 180 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 149,000 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Kiona | 1,210 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System.
Track Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System in the Snoflo app
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About Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System
Where does the data for Carnation Potato Waste Lagoon System 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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