Oakley dam
Oakley
Oakley, also known as Goose Creek Reservoir, is a private water resource located in Cassia, Idaho. Managed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, this reservoir plays a crucial role in irrigation, with a storage capacity of 76,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 1350 acres. Built in 1916, Oakley stands at a height of 144.8 feet with a spillway width of 555 feet, ensuring controlled water release during periods of high discharge.
Despite its fair condition assessment, Oakley poses a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures. With a very high risk rating, this reservoir requires careful monitoring and preparedness to mitigate any potential emergencies. The dam's location near Goose Creek and the Snake River adds to its significance in the region, highlighting the critical role it plays in water resource management for agriculture and local communities. Oakley serves as a testament to the intricate balance between water resource utilization and environmental preservation in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Oakley -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Trapper Creek Nr Oakley Id | 23 cfs | → |
| Goose Creek Ab Trapper Creek Nr Oakley Id | 4 cfs | → |
| Snake River Gaging Station At Milner Id | · | → |
| Raft River Ab Onemile Creek Nr Malta Id | 2 cfs | → |
| Devils Washbowl Spring Nr Kimberly 10s 18e 04aad1s | 8 cfs | → |
| Dunn Creek Near Park Valley | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oakley.
Boat launches
- Trout Point Boat Launch
- Willow Point Boat Launch
- Murtaugh Boat Launch
- Bedke Boulevard Burley
- North Overland Avenue Burley
- 200 East Road Minidoka County
Campgrounds
- Goose Creek Reservoir
- Trapper Creek Recreation Site
- Oakley City Rv Park
- Bread Loaves Group Camp
- Independence Lakes Campground
- Independence Lakes Basin
Paddle runs
Track Oakley 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 Oakley
Where does the data for Oakley 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Oakley.