Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam Dam
Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam
Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam, located in San Juan, Washington, serves as a vital irrigation source and was completed in 1977. This earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 25 feet and a structural height of 20 feet, with a length of 370 feet and a storage capacity of 30 acre-feet. The dam is primarily made of stone with a soil foundation and is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Despite its low hazard potential, Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam has not been rated for its condition assessment. It currently does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, and there is limited information available regarding its risk assessment and management measures. The dam overlooks Tr-Garrison Bay and has a maximum discharge capacity of 100 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial component in the local water resource infrastructure.
As an important structure for water management in the region, Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam showcases the intersection of human ingenuity and environmental stewardship. With its focus on irrigation purposes and its state-regulated status, this dam stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance water resource utilization and conservation in the face of climate change challenges.
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 |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nooksack River At Ferndale | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Samish River Near Burlington | 30 cfs | → |
| Skagit River Near Mount Vernon | 10,600 cfs | → |
| Olsen Creek Near Bellingham | 0 cfs | → |
| Carpenter Creek At N Shore Drive Nr Bellingham | 0 cfs | → |
| Dungeness River Near Sequim | 139 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam.
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About Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam
Where does the data for Blazing Tree Ranch Pond 6 Dam 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 below 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.
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.