Pasco Industrial Wastewater System dam
Pasco Industrial Wastewater System
The Pasco Industrial Wastewater System in Washington is a vital infrastructure managed by the local government that plays a crucial role in irrigation purposes. This system, completed in 1995, consists of an earth dam with a hydraulic height of 15 feet, providing a storage capacity of 168 acre-feet. Situated near the Columbia River, this system covers a surface area of 6.3 acres and is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology.
With a significant hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of August 2018, the Pasco Industrial Wastewater System is subject to regular inspections every five years to ensure its operational integrity. The system is designed to manage industrial wastewater effectively while also serving irrigation needs in the region. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of sustainable management and regulation of wastewater systems like Pasco's becomes increasingly crucial to protect the environment and public health.
As enthusiasts for water resources and climate issues, it is important to acknowledge the role that infrastructure like the Pasco Industrial Wastewater System plays in managing water resources in a sustainable manner. By staying informed and engaged in the regulation and maintenance of such systems, we can contribute to the preservation of water quality and the overall health of our environment 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 Pasco Industrial Wastewater System -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima River At Kiona | 3,110 cfs | → |
| Walla Walla River Near Touchet | 244 cfs | → |
| Umatilla River Near Umatilla | 231 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Walla Walla | 42 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Five Mile Rd Br Nr Walla Walla | 634 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 146,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pasco Industrial Wastewater System.
Boat launches
- Columbia Park Trail 1106, Richland
- South 2nd Street 577, Burbank
- Road 54 605, Pasco
- Sacajawea Heritage Trail Tri-Cities
- East Donelson Road 222798-224804, Kennewick
- Columbia Park Trail 1455, Richland
Track Pasco Industrial Wastewater System 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 Pasco Industrial Wastewater System
Where does the data for Pasco Industrial Wastewater 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 Significant 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 Pasco Industrial Wastewater System.