Bonney Lake Wsu Infiltration Pond dam
Bonney Lake Wsu Infiltration Pond
Bonney Lake Wsu Infiltration Pond, located in Pierce County, Washington, is a local government-owned facility designed by Barghausen Consulting Engineers for flood risk reduction. Completed in 2018, this offstream earth dam is 5 feet high with a hydraulic height of 5 feet and a length of 1000 feet. The pond has a storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 30 acre-feet and a surface area of 13.2 acres. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Although the pond has a high hazard potential, its condition assessment in August 2018 deemed it satisfactory. With a 5-year inspection frequency, the facility meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement requirements. While no emergency action plan (EAP) was prepared at the time of data update, the facility is equipped to handle emergencies and ensure public safety. The Bonney Lake Wsu Infiltration Pond plays a crucial role in managing stormwater and reducing flood risks in the area, showcasing the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience efforts.
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 Bonney Lake Wsu Infiltration Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Prairie Creek At South Prairie | 142 cfs | → |
| Puyallup River At Alderton | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Lake Tapps Diversion At Dieringer | 26 cfs | → |
| Boise Creek At Buckley | 9 cfs | → |
| White River Above Boise Creek At Buckley | 1,060 cfs | → |
| Puyallup River At Puyallup | 2,780 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bonney Lake Wsu Infiltration Pond.
Boat launches
- Allan Yorke Park
- Riverside Park Hand Boat Launch
- Southeast Green Valley Road 12507-12565, Auburn
- North Lake Fishing Access Federal Way
- Orville Road East 29517, Orting
- Southeast 296th Street 22601, Black Diamond
Campgrounds
- Sunset Lake Camp
- Holiday Park Military - Mcchord Afb
- Kanaskat Palmer Recreation Area
- Carbon River Dispersed Roadside Camping
- Kanaskat-Palmer State Park Campground
- Dash Point Campground
Paddle runs
- Huckleberry Creek To Confluence With Clearwater River
- Confluence With Ipsut Creek To Western Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
- Headwaters On The Nw Slope Of Mount Rainier At Carbon Glacier To Confluence With Ipsut Creek
- Headwaters In The Mystic Lake Basin On The North Side Of Mount Rainier To Northern Boundary Of Mount Rainier National Park
- Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Nf/Mt. Ranier Np Boundary At North Section Line Of Sec 3, T17 N, R10e To Confluence With Huckleberry Creek
- Snoqualmie Falls To Plum's Landing
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About Bonney Lake Wsu Infiltration Pond
Where does the data for Bonney Lake Wsu Infiltration 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 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.
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