Fish Creek Diversion Dam dam
Fish Creek Diversion Dam
Fish Creek Diversion Dam, also known as the North Umpqua Project, is a concrete dam located in Toketee Falls, Oregon. Built in 1990, the dam serves a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation on Fish Creek. With a height of 14 feet and a length of 200 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 13,500 cubic feet per second.
Managed by a public utility, Fish Creek Diversion Dam is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department and is subject to regular inspections and enforcement measures. The dam has a significant hazard potential, but its condition has not been officially assessed. Despite not having a formal Emergency Action Plan in place, the dam operators are required to meet safety guidelines and have emergency contacts updated as necessary.
Situated in Douglas County, Oregon, Fish Creek Diversion Dam plays a crucial role in providing renewable energy while also impacting the local ecosystem and water resources. Its presence contributes to the overall management of the Fish Creek watershed and showcases the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
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 Fish Creek Diversion Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Fish Creek Abv Slipper Creek Nr Toketee Falls | 81 cfs | → |
| North Umpqua River At Toketee Falls Oreg. | 68 cfs | → |
| N.Umpqua R Blw Slide Ck Dam Nr Toketee Falls | 260 cfs | → |
| Clearwater R Blw Mowich Creek | 70 cfs | → |
| N.Umpqua R Blw Soda Spgs Resv | 310 cfs | → |
| Clearwater R Ab Trap Cr Nr T Falls | 69 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fish Creek Diversion Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Fish Creek Forest Camp
- Cedar Springs Forest Camp
- Watson Creek Forest Camp
- Beaver Shelter
- Clearwater #2 Forest Camp
- Mud Lake Shelter Forest Camp
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Boulder Creek Wilderness Boundary
- Headwaters To Rogue-Umpqua Wilderness Boundary
- Rogue-Umpqua Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With North Fork Rogue River
- Headwaters To Confluence Of Foster Creek
- Lemolo Lake To Oregon Cacades Recreation Area Boundary
- Headwaters Of East Fork Steamboat Creek To Confluence With Siwash Creek
Track Fish Creek Diversion Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Fish Creek Diversion Dam
Where does the data for Fish Creek Diversion Dam 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 Fish Creek Diversion Dam.