Veterans Reservoir dam
Veterans Reservoir
Veterans Reservoir, located in Clackamas County, Oregon, is a privately owned reservoir primarily used for irrigation purposes. The dam, completed in 1923, is an earth structure standing at a height of 30 feet and spanning 250 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 18 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.5 acres, the reservoir plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities in the area.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Veterans Reservoir is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with water resource management standards. The reservoir is situated along Veterans Creek and has a drainage area of 0.35 square miles. In case of emergencies, the reservoir is equipped with Needle outlet gates and has been classified as having a significant hazard potential, highlighting the importance of proper risk management measures.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Veterans Reservoir serves as a significant infrastructure contributing to the irrigation needs of the region. Its historical significance, engineering design, and operational characteristics make it an intriguing site for those interested in the intersection of water management, infrastructure development, and environmental stewardship 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 Veterans Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson Creek At Sycamore | 3 cfs | → |
| Kelley Creek At Se 159th Drive At Portland | 1 cfs | → |
| Johnson Creek At Milwaukie | 21 cfs | → |
| Clackamas River Near Oregon City | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Tryon Creek Blw Nettle Creek | 1 cfs | → |
| Johnson Creek At Regner Road | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Veterans Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Riverside Park
- Fielding Road 13060, Dunthorpe
- Waverly Marina
- Sellwood Riverfront Park
- Cedaroak Boat Ramp West Linn
- South Waterfront Greenway Central District Water Access Path South Portland
Campgrounds
- Clackamette Rv Park
- Barton Park Camping
- Barton Park
- Oxbow Regional Park
- Kingfisher Group Camp
- Mciver State Park
Track Veterans Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Veterans Reservoir
Where does the data for Veterans Reservoir 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 Veterans Reservoir.