Pasco Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon dam
Pasco Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon
The Pasco Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon is a vital water resource infrastructure located in Franklin County, Washington. Owned by the local government, this facility was designed by JUB Engineers and completed in 1997. It serves as a storage lagoon for process water reuse, with a maximum storage capacity of 231 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 352 acre-feet.
Situated offstream from the Columbia River, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 2700 feet. Despite its fair condition assessment and high hazard potential, the Pasco Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon has undergone regular inspections and is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology. Its strategic location in Pasco, Washington, makes it a crucial component of the local water management system.
With a focus on water reuse and conservation, the Pasco Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon plays a significant role in sustainable water resource management in the region. As a key infrastructure for storing and reusing process water, it helps mitigate water scarcity issues and ensures a reliable water supply for various industrial and agricultural activities. Supported by state-level permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures, this facility underscores the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of climate change challenges.
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 Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima River At Kiona | 3,460 cfs | → |
| Walla Walla River Near Touchet | 227 cfs | → |
| Umatilla River Near Umatilla | 227 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Walla Walla | 31 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Five Mile Rd Br Nr Walla Walla | 634 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 167,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pasco Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon.
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 Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon 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 Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon
Where does the data for Pasco Process Water Reuse Storage 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 High 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 Process Water Reuse Storage Lagoon.