Badger Mountain Irr Dist Reservoir Expan dam
Badger Mountain Irr Dist Reservoir Expan
The Badger Mountain Irrigation District Reservoir Expansion project in West Richland, Washington, is a significant water infrastructure development aimed at enhancing irrigation capabilities in the region. Completed in 1977, this public utility project serves the primary purpose of irrigation, supporting agricultural activities in Benton County. With a storage capacity of 14 acre-feet and a hydraulic height of 5 feet, the reservoir expansion project plays a crucial role in water resource management and sustenance for the local community.
Situated along the Tr-Amon Wasteway, the Badger Mountain Reservoir Expansion is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology, ensuring compliance with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. The dam structure, primarily made of earth and rockfill core, spans an area of 10 acres and boasts a fair condition assessment as of the last inspection date in August 2015. With a hazard potential classified as high, the reservoir expansion project's emergency action plan and risk management measures are essential aspects to consider for sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
Representing a key irrigation infrastructure asset in the area, the Badger Mountain Irrigation District Reservoir Expansion project underscores the importance of water resource development and management in supporting agricultural activities and community livelihoods. With a focus on water sustainability and climate adaptation, this reservoir expansion project serves as a critical component of the region's water infrastructure, contributing to the efficient use of water resources and enhancing resilience to changing climatic conditions.
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 Badger Mountain Irr Dist Reservoir Expan -- 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 | → |
| Walla Walla River Near Touchet | 210 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Mabton | 4,700 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 Badger Mountain Irr Dist Reservoir Expan.
Boat launches
- Chamna Trail Tri-Cities
- Columbia Park Trail 1455, Richland
- Columbia Point Marina Park
- Riverfront Trail, Richland
- Sacajawea Heritage Trail Tri-Cities
- Road 54 605, Pasco
Track Badger Mountain Irr Dist Reservoir Expan in the Snoflo app
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About Badger Mountain Irr Dist Reservoir Expan
Where does the data for Badger Mountain Irr Dist Reservoir Expan 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 Badger Mountain Irr Dist Reservoir Expan.