Haskell Reservoir dam
Haskell Reservoir
Haskell Reservoir in Baker, Oregon, is a private irrigation reservoir completed in 1912 with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Situated on Elk Creek, this earth dam reservoir spans 600 feet in length and has a maximum discharge rate of 150 cubic feet per second. The reservoir covers a surface area of 5.6 acres and serves the primary purpose of irrigation.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Haskell Reservoir has a low hazard potential and is not currently rated for its condition assessment. Although the dam stands at a height of 15 feet with a structural height of 12 feet, it has a hydraulic height of 8 feet. The last inspection of the reservoir took place in May 2015, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 6 years.
Located in a remote area with no downstream settlements, Haskell Reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region. With its state-regulated status and oversight by the OWRD, the reservoir is a key water resource for the local community and contributes to the sustainable management of water in the area.
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 Haskell Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| John Day R At Blue Mtn Hot Spgs Nr Prairie City | 32 cfs | → |
| John Day River Near John Day | 68 cfs | → |
| Snake River At Weiser Id | 13,100 cfs | → |
| North Fork Malheur River At Beulah Or | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Haskell Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Mason Ramp
- Southwest Shore Boat Launch
- Unity Lake State Recreation Site
- Thief Valley
- Malheur Reservoir
- Anthony Lakes Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Union Creek
- Millers Lane
- Millers Lane Campground
- Southwest Shore
- Southwest Shore Campground
- Apple Orchard
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Confluence With Van Patten Creek
- Eagle Cap Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Eagle Crek
- Headwaters To Eagle Cap Wilderness Boundary
- Indian Cr, S Fk - M8
- North Fork Malheur River
- Headwaters (Just North Of Confluence Of Mf Five Points Creek) To Wallowa-Whitman Nf Boundary
Track Haskell Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Haskell Reservoir
Where does the data for Haskell 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 Haskell Reservoir.