Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam dam
Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam
Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam, located in Lynden, Washington, plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area. Completed in 1994, this Earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 7 feet and spans a length of 2180 feet. With a storage capacity of 33 acre-feet, it primarily serves the purposes of irrigation and other agricultural needs, while also contributing to the overall water management system in the region.
Owned privately, Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. The dam's significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment highlight the importance of proper maintenance and emergency preparedness measures. Despite its associated risks, the dam has proven to be a vital asset for water storage and management in the Whatcom County area, particularly within the Fishtrap Creek watershed.
As a key component of the local water infrastructure, Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change. Its role in supporting agricultural activities and mitigating potential flood risks underscores the need for continual monitoring and maintenance to safeguard both the environment and surrounding communities. With its strategic location and crucial functions, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the Pacific Northwest region.
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 Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fishtrap Creek At Front Street At Lynden | 24 cfs | → |
| Nooksack River At Everson | 3,310 cfs | → |
| Anderson Creek At Smith Road Near Goshen | 4 cfs | → |
| Nooksack River At Ferndale | 2,610 cfs | → |
| Nooksack River At North Cedarville | 2,950 cfs | → |
| Racehorse Creek At North Fork Road Nr Kendall | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam.
Boat launches
- Guide Meridian Road Whatcom County
- East Wiser Lake Road 145, Lynden
- Walmsley Avenue 31601, Abbotsford
- Mill Lake Road 32913, Mill Lake
- River Road Township Of Langley
- Willis Way Township Of Langley
Campgrounds
- Sumas Mtn. Outpost Cabin
- Cocoa Crossroads
- Birch Bay State Park Campground
- Cedar Lake Camp
- Pine Lake Camp
- Maple Bay - Cultus Lake Provincial Park
Paddle runs
- Nooksack Falls Power Plant To Fish Hatchery Near Kendall, Wa
- Fish Hatchery To Confluence With South Fork Nooksack River
- Douglas Fir Campground To Mt. Baker Highway
- Nooksack Falls Diversion Dam To Nooksack Falls Power Plant
- Mt. Baker Wilderness Boundary To Nooksack Falls Diversion Dam
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 23, T37n, R7e To Confluence With Soufh Fork Nooksack River
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About Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam
Where does the data for Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam 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 Significant 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 Engelsma Dairy Lagoon Dam.