Wilson Lake Dam (Klamath) dam
Wilson Lake Dam (Klamath)
Wilson Lake Dam (Klamath) in Oregon is a privately owned structure that plays a crucial role in irrigation. Built in 1966, this earth dam stands at 15 feet tall and stretches 800 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 620 acre-feet. Situated on Miller Creek, a tributary to the Klamath River, the dam serves to regulate water flow for agricultural purposes in the region. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is subject to regular state inspection and enforcement to ensure its safety and functionality.
Located in Bonanza, Klamath County, Wilson Lake Dam is under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Water Resources Department and is regulated by the state. The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, supporting the local farming community with stored water from its 67-acre surface area. Although the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, its last inspection in 2017 deemed it to have a low hazard potential, highlighting its importance in water resource management in the area. With a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in maintaining water supply for agricultural activities.
Managed by private owners, Wilson Lake Dam holds a critical position in the water infrastructure of the region, ensuring a stable water supply for irrigation needs. As part of the San Francisco District, the dam's design and construction have stood the test of time since its completion over five decades ago. With its strategic location and integral role in water management, Wilson Lake Dam remains a key asset for sustaining agricultural practices in Klamath County, Oregon.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Wilson Lake Dam (Klamath) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Link River At Klamath Falls | 1,440 cfs | → |
| North Canal At Highway 97 | 30 cfs | → |
| Ady Canal At Highway 97 | 39 cfs | → |
| Klamath Straits Drain Near Worden | 1 cfs | → |
| Sprague River Near Chiloquin | 208 cfs | → |
| Williamson River Blw Sprague River Nr Chiloquin | 563 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilson Lake Dam (Klamath).
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About Wilson Lake Dam (Klamath)
Where does the data for Wilson Lake Dam (Klamath) 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 Low 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.
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