Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon dam
Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon
Located in Grant County, Washington, the Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon is a private earth dam structure completed in 2001. Designed by BRAD CARD of PLSA Engineers, this off-stream tributary to Crab Creek serves as a crucial water storage facility for the dairy operation. With a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, the lagoon covers a surface area of 12.87 acres and has a drainage area of 10.5 acres.
Standing at a structural height of 15 feet and a hydraulic height of 11 feet, the Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon poses a low hazard potential and is currently rated in "Not Rated" condition. Regulated by the Washington Dept of Ecology, this dam undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. While the dam has not been assessed for its emergency action plan or risk management measures, it remains a vital resource for water storage in the region.
Overall, the Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon plays a significant role in supporting the agricultural activities of the dairy industry in the area. With its strategic location and efficient design, this earth dam structure provides essential water storage for the operation, contributing to the overall sustainability of water resources in Grant County, Washington. Maintaining its functionality and safety through regular inspections and regulatory oversight, the lagoon stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in the region.
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 Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 180 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 149,000 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Moses Lake | 50 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Umtanum | 2,070 cfs | → |
| Yakima River Above Ahtanum Creek At Union Gap | 2,580 cfs | → |
| Ahtanum Creek At Union Gap | 72 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Road 3 Northwest Grant County
- Road 26 Southwest Desert Aire
- Road U Northwest 2522, Quincy
- Grant County
- Road U Northwest Grant County
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About Smith Brothers Dairy Storage Lagoon
Where does the data for Smith Brothers Dairy 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 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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