Colville Wastewater Lagoons Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Colville Wastewater Lagoons, located in Stevens County, Washington, serve as an offstream storage facility for the Colville River.


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Built in 1967, these earth dams have a hydraulic height of 7 feet and a length of 5400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet for wastewater treatment purposes. The lagoons are state-regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure compliance with environmental standards.

Despite being categorized as having a low hazard potential, the condition of the Colville Wastewater Lagoons is currently not rated, and no emergency action plan (EAP) or inundation maps have been prepared. The lagoons have not been modified in recent years, and there have been no reported incidents or risks associated with the facility. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and assess the condition of critical infrastructure like the Colville Wastewater Lagoons to ensure their safe operation and environmental impact.

The lagoons' primary purpose as a wastewater treatment facility highlights the importance of responsible water management in safeguarding local water resources and ecosystems. As advocates for sustainable water practices, it is essential to support ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts for facilities like the Colville Wastewater Lagoons to uphold water quality standards and protect the surrounding environment for future generations.

Year Completed

1967

Dam Length

5400

River Or Stream

Colville R. - offstream

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

7

Drainage Area

0.06

Nid Storage

260

Structural Height

7

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

7
       
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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.