Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System Lagoons 1 2 And 3 dam
Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System Lagoons 1 2 And 3
The Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System, consisting of Lagoons 1, 2, and 3, is a vital water resource management infrastructure owned by the local government in Grant County, Washington. This system is regulated and permitted by the Washington Dept of Ecology, ensuring compliance with state regulations and enforcement measures. Completed in 1986, these earth dams have a hydraulic height of 15 feet and a length of 1370 feet, serving a drainage area of 0.01 square miles.
With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in August 2019, the Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System presents a critical aspect of water management in the region. The lagoons serve as a storage facility for sludge, with a primary purpose identified as "Other." Despite the lack of associated structures and limited storage capacity, the system plays a crucial role in managing waste and protecting water quality in the area.
Located in Congressional District 04 of Washington, these lagoons are essential for ensuring proper waste management and environmental protection. With a regular inspection frequency of 5 years, the Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System remains a key component in the state's water resource infrastructure, showcasing the ongoing commitment to maintaining water quality standards and mitigating potential risks associated with the facility.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System Lagoons 1 2 And 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Creek Near Beverly | 180 cfs | → |
| Crab Creek Near Moses Lake | 50 cfs | → |
| Wenatchee River At Monitor | 4,590 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Entiat | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Yakima River At Umtanum | 2,070 cfs | → |
| Columbia River Below Priest Rapids Dam | 149,000 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System Lagoons 1 2 And 3.
Boat launches
- Road U Northwest Grant County
- Road 3 Northwest Grant County
- Grant County
- Road U Northwest 2522, Quincy
- Spanish Castle Road Douglas County
Campgrounds
- Stan Coffin - Wdfw
- Quincey Lake - Wdfw
- Evergreen East - Wdfw
- Burke Lake West - Wdfw
- Burke Lake Southwest - Wdfw
- Winchester Lake No. 1 - Wdfw
Paddle runs
- Douglas Creek
- Yakima River Segment 1
- Yakima River Segment 2
- Outlet Of Lake Wenatchee To Wenatchee Nf Boundary
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Boundary To City Of Leavenworth Water Intake In Se1/4 Of Sec 28, T24n, R17e
- Glacier Peak Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Wenatchee River
Track Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System Lagoons 1 2 And 3 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 Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System Lagoons 1 2 And 3
Where does the data for Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System Lagoons 1 2 And 3 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 Quincy Sludge Storage Lagoon System Lagoons 1 2 And 3.