Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2 dam
Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2
Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2 is a private irrigation reservoir located in Douglas County, Washington, along the Columbia River. Built in 2008 by J.U.B Engineers, this offstream dam stands at a hydraulic height of 13 feet and has a storage capacity of 47 acre-feet. With a surface area of 3.8 acres and a drainage area of 0.01 square miles, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of irrigation for agricultural activities in the region.
Managed by the Washington Department of Ecology, Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition was assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in August 2018. With an emergency action plan in place and regular inspection frequency, the reservoir ensures the safety of nearby communities and the surrounding environment in the event of a potential breach or failure.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2 serves as a vital infrastructure for sustainable water management in the region, highlighting the importance of efficient irrigation systems in supporting agricultural productivity while mitigating risks associated with dam safety. Its strategic location along the Columbia River and state-of-the-art design by J.U.B Engineers underscore the critical role of private reservoirs in enhancing water security and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wenatchee River At Monitor | 4,590 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Entiat | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Wenatchee River At Peshastin | 4,710 cfs | → |
| Mad River At Ardenvoir | 208 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 180 cfs | → |
| Icicle Creek Above Snow Creek Near Leavenworth | 1,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2.
Boat launches
- Russ Road Chelan County
- Spanish Castle Road Douglas County
- Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail, East Wenatchee
- Road U Northwest Grant County
- Grant County
Campgrounds
- Stan Coffin - Wdfw
- Quincey Lake - Wdfw
- Burke Lake West - Wdfw
- Burke Lake Southwest - Wdfw
- Evergreen East - Wdfw
- Squilchuck State Park Campground
Paddle runs
- Douglas Creek
- Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24n, R17e
- Yakima River Segment 1
- Yakima River Segment 2
- Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River
Track Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2
Where does the data for Columbia River Orchard Reservoir 2 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 High 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
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