Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon dam
Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon
Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon, located in Grant County, Washington, is a privately owned earth dam constructed in 1994. With a hydraulic height of 32 feet and a capacity of 765 acre-feet, the lagoon serves as a storage facility for potato processing effluent. The lagoon covers a surface area of 659 acres and has a drainage area of 0.05 square miles, making it an offstream structure.
Regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology, the lagoon is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The lagoon's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its unique role in managing waste from the potato processing industry. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is important to ensure that emergency action plans are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation.
Overall, Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon plays a crucial role in managing waste and protecting water resources in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor the lagoon's condition and ensure that proper regulations and maintenance practices are in place to safeguard the surrounding environment. By staying informed and engaged, we can contribute to the sustainable management of water resources in our communities.
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 Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon -- 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 | → |
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 180 cfs | → |
| Wilson Creek Below Corbett Draw Near Almira | 0 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Mohler | 1 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 149,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Road L.2 Northeast 3585, Moses Lake
- Battery Road, Moses Lake
- Grant County
- O'Sullivan Dam Road Grant County
- K2 Southeast Grant County
Track Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon
Where does the data for Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon 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 Nestle Potato Effluent Lagoon.