Stanwood Wastewater Pond dam
Stanwood Wastewater Pond
Stanwood Wastewater Pond, located in Snohomish, Washington, is a crucial offstream structure owned and regulated by the local government. Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a length of 3650 feet, providing a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet. With a normal storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a surface area of 35 acres, this low hazard potential structure plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Situated in Congressional District 02 and within the jurisdiction of the Washington Department of Ecology, Stanwood Wastewater Pond serves as a key component in the water management infrastructure of the area. With a design focused on stone core and soil foundation, this structure has not been rated for its current condition but is inspected and regulated by state authorities. Despite its low hazard potential, the pond's emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures remain undisclosed, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and management to ensure the safety and efficacy of this essential water resource facility.
As a significant part of the local government's water management system, Stanwood Wastewater Pond showcases the importance of sustainable infrastructure in addressing climate challenges and ensuring water security. With its strategic location and operational capabilities, this structure stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between state agencies and the community to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential risks associated with water management infrastructure.
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 Stanwood Wastewater Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tulalip Creek Above East Branch Near Tulalip | 6 cfs | → |
| East Branch Tulalip Creek Nr Mouth Nr Tulalip | 2 cfs | → |
| Tulalip Creek Near Tulalip | 10 cfs | → |
| Mission Creek Near Tulalip | 4 cfs | → |
| Skagit River Near Mount Vernon | 13,300 cfs | → |
| Nf Stillaguamish River Near Arlington | 1,190 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stanwood Wastewater Pond.
Boat launches
- Boe Road 8144, Snohomish County
- South Lake Ketchum Road Lake Ketchum
- South Cavalero Road 1017, Camano Island
- 94th Avenue Northwest 15712, Stanwood
- Boat Ramp Road 1101, Island County
- 39th Avenue Northwest 15324, Stanwood
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Fork Stillaguamish River
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 14, T29n, R10e To Confluence With Canyon Creek
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 7, T31n, R9e To Boulder River Wilderness Boundary
- Boulder River Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Stillaguamish River
- Bell Creek To Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf Boundary
- Headwaters To Confluence With Bell Creek
Track Stanwood Wastewater Pond 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 Stanwood Wastewater Pond
Where does the data for Stanwood Wastewater Pond 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 Stanwood Wastewater Pond.