Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir dam
Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir
Fidel Bros. Irrigation Reservoir, located in Carlton, Oregon, is a crucial water resource for the local agricultural community, serving as a primary source for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 1969 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 20.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Situated on Salt Creek, the reservoir covers a surface area of 10.5 acres and plays a vital role in sustaining the water needs of the surrounding farmland.
Despite its low hazard potential, Fidel Bros. Irrigation Reservoir is regulated and inspected by the Oregon Water Resources Department to ensure its structural integrity and safe operation. Equipped with needle outlet gates and a spillway, the dam has a maximum discharge rate of 7.29 cubic feet per second. While the reservoir has not been rated for its condition, regular inspections are conducted every 6 years to monitor its performance and address any maintenance needs. With Suzanne Bonamici representing the area in Congress, the reservoir remains an essential component of the local water management system.
As a key piece of infrastructure in Yamhill County, Fidel Bros. Irrigation Reservoir serves as a lifeline for agricultural activities in the region. Its strategic location, design, and operational efficiency contribute to the sustainable use of water resources in an area prone to fluctuating climate conditions. With a commitment to responsible water management, this reservoir exemplifies the importance of maintaining and investing in critical water infrastructure for the benefit of both the environment and the community it serves.
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 Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tualatin River Near Dilley | 96 cfs | → |
| South Yamhill River At Mcminnville | 256 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Newberg | 11,100 cfs | → |
| Tucca Creek Near Blaine | 7 cfs | → |
| Fanno Creek At Durham | 8 cfs | → |
| East Fork Dairy Creek Near Meacham Corner | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Dayton Boat Ramp
- San Salvador Access
- Crescent Park Greenway Hillsboro
- Ediger Landing
- Mission Lake
- Stones Road
Campgrounds
Track Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir
Where does the data for Fidel Bros. Irr. 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 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 Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir.