Orchards Block 92 Dam dam
Orchards Block 92 Dam
Orchards Block 92 Dam, located in Walla Walla, Washington, was completed in 1992 and serves the primary purpose of irrigation. This earth dam, with a hydraulic height of 22 feet and a length of 475 feet, holds a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the Unnamed Tr - Snake R. river or stream and covers a surface area of 2.8 acres with a drainage area of 0.01 square miles.
Managed by a private owner, the Orchards Block 92 Dam is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and undergoes regular inspections and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity. With a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for condition assessment, and emergency action plans are currently not available. Despite this, the dam continues to play a crucial role in supporting irrigation activities in the region and maintaining water resources for agricultural purposes.
In the event of any potential risks or incidents, the lack of detailed emergency preparedness and risk assessment measures for the Orchards Block 92 Dam raises concerns for the safety and management of the structure. As a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure, further attention and investment may be needed to enhance the dam's resilience and ensure sustainable water management practices 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 Orchards Block 92 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla River Near Touchet | 281 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Walla Walla | 38 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Five Mile Rd Br Nr Walla Walla | 634 cfs | → |
| Tucannon River Near Starbuck | 210 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Near Walla Walla | 58 cfs | → |
| Palouse River At Hooper | 333 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Orchards Block 92 Dam.
Boat launches
- Columbia Plateau Trail, Pasco
- Columbia Plateau Trail State Park Franklin County
- Us 12 Walla Walla County
- South 2nd Street 577, Burbank
- East Donelson Road 222798-224804, Kennewick
Track Orchards Block 92 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Orchards Block 92 Dam
Where does the data for Orchards Block 92 Dam 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 Orchards Block 92 Dam.