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 |
Colville River At Kettle Falls
|
182cfs |
Pend Oreille River Below Box Canyon Near Ione
|
26000cfs |
Kettle River Near Laurier
|
806cfs |
Columbia River At International Boundary
|
67800cfs |
Outlet Creek Near Metaline Falls
|
19cfs |
Priest R Outflow Nr Coolin
|
1350cfs |