Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond dam
Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond
Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond, located in Burbank, Washington, is a privately owned irrigation reservoir completed in 1996. With a primary purpose of irrigation, this Earth dam structure stands at a hydraulic height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet. The pond covers a surface area of 2 acres and serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding agricultural community.
Managed by the Washington Dept of Ecology, this high hazard potential dam is inspected every 5 years, with the last assessment conducted in October 2016. Despite its condition being deemed satisfactory, the pond poses a risk in case of emergencies, highlighting the importance of proper risk management measures. With a drainage area of 0 square miles and a maximum discharge of 22 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in regulating water flow for irrigation purposes in the region.
The Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond, nestled in the scenic Walla Walla County, is not only a functional water infrastructure for farmers but also a key element in the local water resource and climate management efforts. As climate change continues to impact water availability, the maintenance and regulation of such reservoirs become increasingly significant in ensuring sustainable water usage and agriculture in the area.
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 Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla River Near Touchet | 234 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Kiona | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Umatilla River Near Umatilla | 214 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Walla Walla | 24 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Five Mile Rd Br Nr Walla Walla | 634 cfs | → |
| Umatilla R At W Reservation Bndy Nr Pendleton | 146 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond.
Boat launches
- South 2nd Street 577, Burbank
- Us 12 Walla Walla County
- East Donelson Road 222798-224804, Kennewick
- Columbia Plateau Trail, Pasco
- Columbia Plateau Trail State Park Franklin County
- Columbia Park Trail 1106, Richland
Track Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond
Where does the data for Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond 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 Flat Top Ranch Frost Control Pond.