Fishhawk Lake dam
Fishhawk Lake
Fishhawk Lake, located in Clatsop County, Oregon, is a privately owned reservoir that was completed in 1969. This Earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,650 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 982 acre-feet. The reservoir covers an area of 67 acres and has a drainage area of 18.6 square miles.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Fishhawk Lake is regulated and inspected by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With a significant hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, and emergency action plans have not been prepared or updated. Despite its potential risk, the reservoir serves as a vital resource for water supply and recreation in the region, contributing to the local ecosystem and providing opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy its natural beauty.
Situated within the Portland District, Fishhawk Lake is a key feature in the area, offering a maximum discharge capacity of 2,500 cubic feet per second. With Suzanne Bonamici serving as the local Congressional Representative, the reservoir plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts in Oregon. As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fishhawk Lake showcases the delicate balance between human infrastructure and natural ecosystems, highlighting the importance of responsible stewardship for our environment's sustainability.
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 Fishhawk Lake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia River @ Beaver Army Terminal Nr Quincy | 45,100 cfs | → |
| Nehalem River Near Vernonia | 57 cfs | → |
| Cowlitz River At Castle Rock | 7,430 cfs | → |
| East Fork Dairy Creek Near Meacham Corner | 21 cfs | → |
| Nehalem River Near Foss | 537 cfs | → |
| Naselle River Near Naselle | 129 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fishhawk Lake.
Boat launches
- Kerry West Marina
- Beaver Boat Ramp And Park
- Clatskanie City Park
- Pope-Meeker Drift Boat Access
- Vernonia Lake
- Aldrich Point Boat Ramp
Campgrounds
- Nicoli Mnt Ohv ( Lookout Rock Quarry )
- Clatskanie City Park
- Elochoman Slough Marina
- Big Eddy County Park
- County Line Park
- Anderson City Park
Paddle runs
Track Fishhawk Lake 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 Fishhawk Lake
Where does the data for Fishhawk Lake 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 Fishhawk Lake.