Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons dam
Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons
Located in Skagit, Washington, the Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons serve as a vital public utility managed by the Washington Department of Ecology. This offstream facility, completed in 1974, stands as an Earth-type dam with a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a length of 2400 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 9.2 acre-feet and a maximum of 19 acre-feet, this sewage lagoon system covers an impressive surface area of 8.4 acres.
Despite its fair condition assessment in 2020, the Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons pose a significant hazard potential, necessitating regular inspections every 5 years. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in 2017, signaling the importance of maintaining readiness for potential incidents. With Rick Larsen representing Congressional District 02, the facility operates under state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure compliance with water resource management guidelines.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons provide a fascinating case study in infrastructure management and environmental stewardship. With a strategic location near Friday Creek and a capacity to store and treat wastewater effectively, this facility showcases the intersection of public utility service and ecological responsibility. As we continue to navigate the challenges of climate change and water resource management, facilities like the Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons play a crucial role in safeguarding our waterways and communities for a sustainable future.
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 Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Brannian Creek At S Bay Dr Nr Wickersham | 1 cfs | → |
| Anderson Creek Near Bellingham | 4 cfs | → |
| Samish River Near Burlington | 99 cfs | → |
| Olsen Creek Near Bellingham | 2 cfs | → |
| Carpenter Creek At N Shore Drive Nr Bellingham | 1 cfs | → |
| Sf Nooksack River At Saxon Bridge | 725 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons.
Boat launches
- South Bay Drive 3186-3234, Sedro-Woolley
- Chuckanut Drive 3098, Skagit County
- Galbriath Loop Bellingham
- Beach Avenue Whatcom County
- T Avenue 209, Anacortes
- State Route 20 899, Skagit County
Campgrounds
- Lizard Lake Camp
- Pine Lake Camp
- Cedar Lake Camp
- Northwest Trail Site
- Larrabee State Park
- Bay View State Park
Paddle runs
- Fish Hatchery To Confluence With South Fork Nooksack River
- Nooksack Falls Power Plant To Fish Hatchery Near Kendall, Wa
- Headwaters In Ne1/4 Of Sec 23, T37n, R7e To Confluence With Soufh Fork Nooksack River
- Headwaters To Confluence With Bell Creek
- Bell Creek To Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf Boundary
- Douglas Fir Campground To Mt. Baker Highway
Track Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons 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 Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons
Where does the data for Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons 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 Samish Wd Sewage Lagoons.