North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1 dam
North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1
North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1 in Mason, Washington, is a state-regulated water reclamation facility designed by Gray & Osborne. Completed in 2000, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 14 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet. With a surface area of 4.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.01 square miles, the pond serves as a key component in the management of wastewater and stormwater in the region.
Owned by the local government, North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1 plays a crucial role in water resource management, with a primary purpose designated as 'Other.' The dam's inspection frequency is set at 5 years, with the most recent assessment in September 2020 yielding a satisfactory condition assessment. Its location near Sherwood Creek contributes to its significance in flood control and water quality maintenance, providing a vital service to the community. As a state-permitted and state-inspected facility, it ensures compliance with environmental regulations and safeguards the surrounding ecosystem.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, this reclamation pond is an essential infrastructure for maintaining water quality and ensuring sustainable water resource management in the area. With a significant hazard potential but a satisfactory condition assessment, North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1 stands as a testament to proactive water management practices and environmental stewardship in Washington state.
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 North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Huge Creek Near Wauna | 7 cfs | → |
| Skokomish River Near Potlatch | 512 cfs | → |
| North Fork Skokomish River Near Potlatch | 254 cfs | → |
| South Fork Skokomish River Near Union | 172 cfs | → |
| Leach Creek Near Fircrest | 2 cfs | → |
| Chambers Creek Bl Leach Creek Near Steilacoom | 165 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1.
Boat launches
- Highway 3 18560, Belfair
- 3041 E Mason Lake Dr E, Grapeview, Wa 98546
- Lorna Lee Way Mason County
- Hall Road Kp North 17820-17998, Vaughn
- Wright Bliss Road Nw Pierce County
- Northeast State Highway 300 Mason County
Campgrounds
- Belfair State Park
- Twanoh State Park
- Jarrell Cove State Park
- Tahuya River Horse Camp
- Wwta Camp Site
- Kopachuck State Park
Paddle runs
- Brothers Wilderness Boundary To Olympic Nf Boundary
- Olympic Nf/Olympic Np Bounary To Brothers Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River
- Headwaters To Confluence With North Fork Skokomish River
- Headwaters- Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Duckabush River
Track North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1 in the Snoflo app
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About North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1
Where does the data for North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1 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 Significant 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 North Bay Water Reclamation Pond 1.