Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam dam
Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam
Located in Skagit, Washington, the Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam is a privately owned structure that serves as a recreational spot for water enthusiasts. Completed in 1990, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet with a length of 400 feet, creating a water storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. With a hazard potential rated as low and a condition assessment of not rated, this dam provides a safe environment for water skiing activities.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, the Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Situated on the Tr-Friday Creek-Offstream, this dam offers a surface area of 12.7 acres and a drainage area of 0.03 square miles, making it an ideal location for recreational water sports. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam does not have an emergency action plan in place, suggesting a need for further risk assessment and management measures.
With Rick Larsen representing Congressional District 02, Washington, the Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam remains a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts. This earth dam, constructed with stone core and soil foundation, provides a unique opportunity for recreation in the scenic surroundings of Skagit. As a privately owned structure, this dam underscores the importance of proper management and maintenance to ensure the safety of all who enjoy its amenities.
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 Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Samish River Near Burlington | 88 cfs | → |
| Brannian Creek At S Bay Dr Nr Wickersham | 1 cfs | → |
| Anderson Creek Near Bellingham | 3 cfs | → |
| Skagit River Near Mount Vernon | 13,300 cfs | → |
| Sf Nooksack River At Saxon Bridge | 617 cfs | → |
| Skookum Creek Above Diversion Near Wickersham | 79 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Chuckanut Drive 3098, Skagit County
- South Bay Drive 3186-3234, Sedro-Woolley
- Galbriath Loop Bellingham
- State Route 20 899, Skagit County
- T Avenue 209, Anacortes
- Beach Avenue Whatcom County
Campgrounds
- Lizard Lake Camp
- Northwest Trail Site
- Pine Lake Camp
- Cedar Lake Camp
- Larrabee State Park
- Bay View State Park
Paddle runs
- Fish Hatchery To Confluence With South Fork Nooksack River
- Headwaters To Confluence With Bell Creek
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 23, T37n, R7e To Confluence With Soufh Fork Nooksack River
- Bell Creek To Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf Boundary
- Nooksack Falls Power Plant To Fish Hatchery Near Kendall, Wa
- Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Fork Stillaguamish River
Track Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wade Dann Waterski Pond 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 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 Wade Dann Waterski Pond Dam.