Lamb Weston Richland Lrad Lagoon dam
Lamb Weston Richland Lrad Lagoon
Lamb Weston Richland Lrad Lagoon is a private water storage facility located in Richland, Washington, that was completed in 2017. This lagoon serves as a crucial water resource for the area, with a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 89.1 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is classified as "Other," and it is primarily an earth dam constructed with a soil foundation.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, Lamb Weston Richland Lrad Lagoon is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The dam has a hydraulic height of 21 feet and is considered to have a significant hazard potential, although its condition assessment in 2017 was deemed satisfactory. The facility's emergency action plan was last revised in July 2016, and regular inspections are conducted to monitor its safety and readiness for potential emergencies.
With a drainage area of 0.01 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 6.3 cubic feet per second, Lamb Weston Richland Lrad Lagoon plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in Benton County, Washington. As a key component of the region's water infrastructure, this lagoon serves as a critical resource for maintaining water supply reliability and mitigating flood risks, highlighting its importance in the context of water resource and climate management.
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 Lamb Weston Richland Lrad Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yakima River At Kiona | 1,120 cfs | → |
| Umatilla River Near Umatilla | 210 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Mabton | 4,700 cfs | → |
| Walla Walla River Near Touchet | 210 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 158,000 cfs | → |
| Granger Drain At Granger | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lamb Weston Richland Lrad Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Snyder Boat Launch
- Riverfront Trail, Richland
- Chamna Trail Tri-Cities
- Columbia Point Marina Park
- Richland
- Columbia Park Trail 1455, Richland
Track Lamb Weston Richland Lrad 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 Lamb Weston Richland Lrad Lagoon
Where does the data for Lamb Weston Richland Lrad 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 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 Lamb Weston Richland Lrad Lagoon.