The Vaagen Mitigation Control Structure, located in Pend Oreille, Washington, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction measure along the Pend Oreille River-Offstream.
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Humidity
Completed in 1990, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a structural height of 4 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 50 acre-feet to help manage water flow during flood events. With a low hazard potential, the structure has not been rated for condition assessment, but is regulated and inspected by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Despite its modest size and capacity, the Vaagen Mitigation Control Structure plays a significant role in managing flood risk in the region, with a maximum discharge capability of 65 cubic feet per second. Its location in Congressional District 05, Washington, falls under the oversight of Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers. While the structure has not been assessed for emergency action preparedness or risk management measures, its presence underscores the importance of local initiatives in safeguarding water resources and mitigating climate-related risks in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
9 |
River Or Stream |
Pend Oreille River-Offstream |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
25 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
0.22 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Structural Height |
4 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
Pend Oreille River Below Box Canyon Near Ione
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27600cfs |
Outlet Creek Near Metaline Falls
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19cfs |
Columbia River At International Boundary
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81300cfs |
Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin
|
1490cfs |
Colville River At Kettle Falls
|
157cfs |
Kettle River Near Laurier
|
918cfs |
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Edgewater Campground
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Noisy Creek Campground
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Noisy Creek
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West Sullivan Campground
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West Sullivan
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East Sullivan Campground
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