Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8, located in Walla Walla, Washington, is a privately owned offstream water resource regulated by the Washington Dept of Ecology.
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Designed by Ken Ritz of Tyson Fresh Meats, this Earth-type dam stands at a hydraulic height of 17 feet and a structural height of 13 feet, with a length of 1600 feet and a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. Completed in 2010, the dam serves a primary purpose other than water storage, with a hazard potential deemed significant but its condition assessed as satisfactory during the last inspection in September 2021.
With a drainage area of only 0.01 square miles, Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8 has a surface area of 3.5 acres and a normal storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. The dam's maximum discharge rate is 1 cubic foot per second, and it has yet to undergo significant modifications since its completion. The facility is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in September 2021, indicating a satisfactory condition and a hazard potential that necessitates attention.
As a vital water resource in the region, Tyson Fresh Meats Pasco Brine Pond 8 plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts. With its regulated status and significant hazard potential, the dam serves as a key infrastructure for the local community and underscores the importance of sustainable water resource management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
2010 |
Dam Length |
1600 |
River Or Stream |
Offstream |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Drainage Area |
0.01 |
Nid Storage |
38 |
Structural Height |
13 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
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1040cfs |
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516cfs |
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23800cfs |
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|
216cfs |
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|
634cfs |
Umatilla R At W Reservation Bndy Nr Pendleton
|
434cfs |
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