Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 dam
Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2
Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2, located in Deschutes, Oregon, is a privately owned Earth dam completed in 1959 primarily used for irrigation purposes. With a height of 16 feet and a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, this reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. Situated on the Dry River, it covers a surface area of 52.8 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 925 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 has a low hazard potential and is inspected every 6 years. The dam's structure includes slide gates for outlet control, ensuring efficient water management for irrigation needs. While its condition is not currently rated, the reservoir's design and construction meet regulatory standards for safety and enforcement. As a vital component of the water resource infrastructure in the area, it serves as a sustainable source of water for the local community while supporting the region's agricultural economy.
Overall, Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 stands as a testament to the importance of water management in sustaining agricultural activities in Oregon. With its strategic location, reliable storage capacity, and regulatory compliance, this reservoir plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for irrigation purposes. As water resource enthusiasts continue to advocate for sustainable practices, Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 remains a key asset in supporting the region's water and climate resilience efforts.
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 Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon | 94 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2.
Boat launches
- Antelope Flat Reservoir
- Prineville Reservoir Resort
- Roberts Bay East
- Prineville Reservoir State Park
- Powder House Cove
- Jasper Point
Campgrounds
- Antelope Reservoir
- Antelope Reservoir Campground
- Antelope Flat Reservoir Campground And Day Use
- Double Cabin Campground
- Wiley Flat Campground
- Wiley Flat
Track Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2
Where does the data for Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 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 Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2.