Kennewick No 1 Aerated Wastewater Lagoon, located in Kennewick, Washington, is a state-regulated facility managed by the Washington Department of Ecology.
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Built in 1975 with a primary purpose of wastewater treatment, this lagoon has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet and covers an area of 10 acres. The lagoon is situated offstream of the Columbia River and falls under the jurisdiction of Congressional District 04, represented by Dan Newhouse.
With a hydraulic height of 24 feet and a high hazard potential, the Kennewick No 1 Aerated Wastewater Lagoon is subject to regular state inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational safety. The facility has been assessed as satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in March 2016. Despite its high hazard potential, the lagoon's condition is deemed acceptable, and emergency preparedness measures are in place. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the critical role this lagoon plays in treating wastewater and safeguarding the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1975 |
River Or Stream |
Offstream-Columbia R. |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
0.01 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
24 |
Yakima River At Kiona
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20700cfs |
Walla Walla River Near Touchet
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1700cfs |
Umatilla River Near Umatilla
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1540cfs |
Mill Creek At Walla Walla
|
392cfs |
Umatilla R At W Reservation Bndy Nr Pendleton
|
764cfs |
Mill Creek At Five Mile Rd Br Nr Walla Walla
|
634cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hood Park
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Columbia Park
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Ice Harbor Ramp - Lake Sacajawea
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