Peabody Heights Reservoir dam
Peabody Heights Reservoir
Peabody Heights Reservoir, located in Port Angeles, Washington, is a significant water supply source managed by the local government. Constructed in 1925, this Earth dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 2.3 acres and is fed by the Tr-Peabody Creek.
With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Peabody Heights Reservoir is regulated by the Washington Dept of Ecology and undergoes regular inspections every five years. The dam serves the primary purpose of water supply and is crucial for meeting the water needs of the surrounding area. Despite its age, the reservoir continues to play a vital role in water resource management in Clallam County, Washington.
Managed under the jurisdiction of the state and subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement, Peabody Heights Reservoir exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change. As climate enthusiasts, understanding the infrastructure and regulations surrounding such reservoirs is vital for ensuring the resilience of water systems 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 Peabody Heights Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Elwha River At Mcdonald Br Near Port Angeles | 854 cfs | → |
| Elwha River Above Lake Mills Nr Port Angeles | 725 cfs | → |
| Dungeness River Near Sequim | 236 cfs | → |
| Big Quilcene River Below Diversion Nr Quilcene | 56 cfs | → |
| Duckabush River Near Brinnon | 186 cfs | → |
| Nf Skokomish R Bl Staircase Rpds Nr Hoodsport | 158 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peabody Heights Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Ediz Hook Road, Port Angeles
- Cline Spit Road 1-199, Sequim
- Port Williams Road 2499, Sequim
- Olympic Discovery Trail, Sequim
- Phillips Road Sooke
- Gardiner Beach Road 551-781, Sequim
Campgrounds
- Heart O The Hills
- Heart O The Hills - Olympic National Park
- Elwha Dam Rv Park
- Lake Angeles Campgound
- Elwha - Olympic National Park
- Altaire - Olympic National Park
Track Peabody Heights Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Peabody Heights Reservoir
Where does the data for Peabody Heights Reservoir 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.
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