Shaw Dam And Dikes (Union) dam
Shaw Dam And Dikes (Union)
Shaw Dam and Dikes in Union, Oregon, stand as a crucial water resource infrastructure designed primarily for irrigation purposes. Built in 1955 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth-type dam has a height of 48 feet and a length of 430 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 504 acre-feet. The dam safeguards the surrounding area, including the Little, Dry, and Gussie Creeks, tributaries of the Powder River, ensuring a steady water supply for agricultural activities in the region.
The low-hazard Shaw Dam and Dikes are state-regulated and undergo regular inspections to ensure their structural integrity and functionality. Located in the city of Keating, Union County, Oregon, the dam's hydraulic height reaches 46 feet, and its maximum discharge capacity is 1140 cubic feet per second. With a surface area of 55.3 acres and a drainage area of 2.4 square miles, the dam plays a vital role in water management and conservation efforts in the area.
Overall, Shaw Dam and Dikes serve as a vital component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to irrigation activities and ensuring water availability for agricultural purposes. As a privately owned structure with state jurisdiction, the dam's design and construction by the Natural Resources Conservation Service underline its importance in supporting the region's water resource management. The dam's consistent inspections and low-hazard potential further emphasize its role in maintaining water security and resource sustainability in Union 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Shaw Dam And Dikes (Union) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Minam River Near Minam | 724 cfs | → |
| Meacham Creek At Gibbon | 14 cfs | → |
| Umatilla River Above Meacham Creek | 98 cfs | → |
| Umatilla R At W Reservation Bndy Nr Pendleton | 116 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shaw Dam And Dikes (Union).
Boat launches
- Wolf Creek Boat Ramp
- Pilcher Creek Reservoir
- Thief Valley
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
- Grande Ronde Boat Launch
- Anthony Lakes Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Catherine Creek State Park
- Anthony Lake
- Mud Lake
- Grande Ronde Lake
- Anthony Lake Campground
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
Track Shaw Dam And Dikes (Union) in the Snoflo app
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About Shaw Dam And Dikes (Union)
Where does the data for Shaw Dam And Dikes (Union) 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Shaw Dam And Dikes (Union).