Barlond Dairy Lagoon

Snohomish, Washington· Built 1990· Earth·
High Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Barlond Dairy Lagoon is classified as high hazard in Washington. It was completed in 1990 and is 36 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage22 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)
NID IDWA02007

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 21, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Washington Dept of Ecology

Ownership

Orin & BetteBarlond

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barlond Dairy Lagoon?

Barlond Dairy Lagoon is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Barlond Dairy Lagoon?

Barlond Dairy Lagoon is owned by Orin & BetteBarlond (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Barlond Dairy Lagoon built?

Barlond Dairy Lagoon was completed in 1990, making it 36 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Barlond Dairy Lagoon?

Barlond Dairy Lagoon serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Barlond Dairy Lagoon last inspected?

Barlond Dairy Lagoon was last inspected on February 21, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.