Pacific Nw Sugar Co Sedimentation Pond dam
Pacific Nw Sugar Co Sedimentation Pond
The Pacific NW Sugar CO Sedimentation Pond, located in Grant County, Washington, was completed in 1998 with a primary purpose of serving as an Earth dam for water resource management. With a maximum storage capacity of 131 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, this sedimentation pond covers a surface area of 48.7 acres. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 15 feet and stretches out over a length of 3800 feet.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, this low-hazard structure is not currently rated for condition assessment. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is state-regulated and subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure compliance with safety standards. Situated in a remote location and surrounded by rock and soil foundations, the Pacific NW Sugar CO Sedimentation Pond plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Pacific NW Sugar CO Sedimentation Pond offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of infrastructure and environmental stewardship. As a key component of the local water management system, this Earth dam serves as a vital tool for sediment control and storage, contributing to the overall health and sustainability of the region's water resources. With its unique design and significant storage capacity, this sedimentation pond stands as a testament to the ongoing efforts to balance human infrastructure needs with the preservation of natural ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest.
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 Pacific Nw Sugar Co Sedimentation Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Creek Near Moses Lake | 50 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek At Irby | 9 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 180 cfs | → |
| Wilson Creek Below Corbett Draw Near Almira | 0 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 149,000 cfs | → |
| Coal Creek At Mohler | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pacific Nw Sugar Co Sedimentation Pond.
Boat launches
- Road L.2 Northeast 3585, Moses Lake
- Battery Road, Moses Lake
- Grant County
- O'Sullivan Dam Road Grant County
- K2 Southeast Grant County
Track Pacific Nw Sugar Co Sedimentation Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Pacific Nw Sugar Co Sedimentation Pond
Where does the data for Pacific Nw Sugar Co Sedimentation 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 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 Pacific Nw Sugar Co Sedimentation Pond.