Keene Creek Diversion dam
Keene Creek Diversion
Keene Creek Diversion, also known as Green Springs Power Plant, is a Federal-owned structure located in Klamathon, CA, within the state of Oregon. This diversion system is designed by the DOI Bureau of Reclamation and serves the primary purpose of irrigation, with additional functions for hydroelectric power generation. Completed in 1959, the Earth-type dam has a height of 67 feet and a structural height of 78 feet, with a storage capacity of 392 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2650 cubic feet per second.
The Keene Creek Diversion is situated on Keene Creek and plays a vital role in water resource management and agricultural irrigation in the region. The dam's significant hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its safety and functionality. With a drainage area of 20 square miles and a surface area of 15 acres, this diversion structure is a crucial part of the water infrastructure in Jackson County, Oregon.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and hydrological patterns, the Keene Creek Diversion serves as a critical asset for sustainable water supply and management in the region. With its historical significance and engineering excellence, this diversion system exemplifies the intersection of water resource management, climate resilience, and agricultural sustainability in the Pacific Northwest.
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 Keene Creek Diversion -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Ashland Creek Near Ashland | 4 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ashland Creek Near Ashland | 5 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Blw Ashland Creek At Ashland | 32 cfs | → |
| Klamath R Bl Iron Gate Dam Ca | 1,450 cfs | → |
| Klamath River Blw John C.Boyle Pwrplnt | 1,370 cfs | → |
| Shasta R Nr Yreka Ca | 68 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Keene Creek Diversion.
Boat launches
- Hyatt Lake Recreation Area
- Cascade Boat Ramp & Dock
- Mountain View Boat Ramp & Dock
- Wildcat Campground
- Songer Wayside
- Patrick Dunn
Campgrounds
- Cascade Meadows Reservable Group Site
- Hyatt Lake Campground
- Pacific Crest Trail Walk-In Campsite
- Hyatt Horse Camp
- Wildcat Camping Area
- Apserkaha Park - Howard Prairie Lake
Fishing spots
Track Keene Creek Diversion in the Snoflo app
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About Keene Creek Diversion
Where does the data for Keene Creek Diversion 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 Keene Creek Diversion.