North Ranch Storage Lagoon Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

The North Ranch Storage Lagoon in Mason, Washington, is a privately owned facility designed by E & A Environmental Consultants.


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Summary

It serves as an offstream storage for Tr. Cranberry Creek and was completed in 2018 with a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. With a surface area of 1.5 acres and a hydraulic height of 18 feet, the lagoon plays a significant role in water resource management in the region.

Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, the North Ranch Storage Lagoon is regulated, inspected, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the lagoon's condition assessment is satisfactory, providing assurance to both the owners and the surrounding community. With its emergency action plan in place, the lagoon is prepared to respond to any potential risks or incidents effectively.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the North Ranch Storage Lagoon an intriguing example of private infrastructure contributing to water storage and management in Washington. Its construction design, storage capacity, and regulatory oversight offer valuable insights into the intersection of environmental conservation and infrastructure development. As a key player in local water resource management, the lagoon showcases the importance of sustainable water storage solutions in mitigating climate change impacts and ensuring water security for communities.

Year Completed

2018

River Or Stream

Tr. Cranberry Creek- Offstream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.5

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

21

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

18
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.