Mccormick Woods Pond Rc-8 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Mccormick Woods Pond Rc-8 is a privately owned earth dam located in Kitsap, Washington, designed by Hugh Goldsmith & Assoc.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 2017, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the offstream Ross Creek. With a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 17 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 19 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 3.6 acre-feet. The pond covers an area of 2.1 acres and plays a crucial role in managing floodwaters in the region.

Despite its satisfactory condition assessment in 2017, Mccormick Woods Pond Rc-8 is classified as having a high hazard potential. Regular inspections are conducted every 5 years to ensure the dam's structural integrity and safety. The Washington Department of Ecology is the primary regulatory agency overseeing the dam's operation, inspection, and enforcement. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is essential to have emergency action plans in place to address any potential risks associated with the dam's operation.

In the event of an emergency, having updated emergency contacts, inundation maps, and risk assessments prepared is crucial for effective risk management and mitigation. It is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition of dams like Mccormick Woods Pond Rc-8 to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the proper management of flood risk in the region.

Year Completed

2017

Dam Length

300

River Or Stream

Offstream - Ross Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2.1

Hydraulic Height

17

Nid Storage

19

Structural Height

17

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

17
       
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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.