Rink Creek Reservoir dam
Rink Creek Reservoir
Located in Coos, Oregon, the Rink Creek Reservoir stands as a vital water resource managed by the local government for water supply purposes. Completed in 1939, this Earth dam spans 600 feet in length and reaches a height of 55 feet, with a storage capacity of 246 acre-feet. The reservoir is fed by Rink and Walker Creeks, covering a surface area of 10.2 acres and serving as a critical water source for the surrounding area.
Maintained by the Oregon Water Resources Department, the Rink Creek Reservoir is regulated, inspected, and enforced for compliance with state regulations. With a significant hazard potential due to its structural characteristics, the dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and has a maximum discharge capacity of 190 cubic feet per second. Despite being not rated for condition assessment, the reservoir undergoes regular inspections every three years to ensure its integrity and safety for water supply and emergency management.
Encompassing a drainage area of 0.64 square miles, the Rink Creek Reservoir plays a crucial role in securing water resources for the Coquille area. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, the reservoir's strategic location and design highlight its importance in safeguarding against water scarcity and supporting sustainable water management practices in the region.
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 Rink Creek Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Coquille River At Powers | 107 cfs | → |
| Little Wolf Creek Near Tyee | 3 cfs | → |
| West Fork Cow Creek Near Glendale | 27 cfs | → |
| North Umpqua River At Winchester | 1,330 cfs | → |
| South Umpqua River Near Brockway | 433 cfs | → |
| Cow Creek Near Riddle | 94 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rink Creek Reservoir.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Sturdivant City Park
- Bennett County Park
- Blue Ridge Trails Staging Area
- Ham Bunch Cherry Creek Park
- Laverne County Park
- Frona County Park
Track Rink Creek Reservoir 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 Rink Creek Reservoir
Where does the data for Rink Creek 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 Rink Creek Reservoir.