Mt. Hood Community College Dam dam
Mt. Hood Community College Dam
Mt. Hood Community College Dam, also known as Kelly Creek Dam, is a key water management structure located in Multnomah County, Oregon. Owned by the local government, this dam plays a crucial role in irrigation purposes along Kelly Creek. Completed in 1968, the earth dam stands at a height of 58 feet with a hydraulic height of 30 feet, providing a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet and a surface area of 2.4 acres.
With a significant hazard potential, Mt. Hood Community College Dam is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 1340 cubic feet per second and serves as a vital resource for water management in the area. Situated in a picturesque location, this dam serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns.
As a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mt. Hood Community College Dam stands as a reminder of the crucial role that infrastructure plays in mitigating the impacts of climate change. With a rich history dating back to its construction in the late 1960s, this dam continues to be a key player in the irrigation network along Kelly Creek. Its presence highlights the ongoing efforts to balance water management needs with environmental conservation 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 Mt. Hood Community College Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Creek At Troutdale | 1 cfs | → |
| Johnson Creek At Regner Road | 3 cfs | → |
| Fairview Creek At Glisan St Near Gresham | 6 cfs | → |
| Kelley Creek At Se 159th Drive At Portland | 1 cfs | → |
| Johnson Creek At Sycamore | 3 cfs | → |
| Sandy River Blw Bull Run River | 1,150 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mt. Hood Community College Dam.
Boat launches
- Lewis And Clark State Park
- Heritage Park
- Southeast Leadbetter Road 100-898, Camas
- Sandy Beach
- Interstate 84, Corbett
- Commodore's Cove
Campgrounds
- Oxbow Regional Park
- Barton Park Camping
- Barton Park
- Clackamette Rv Park
- Kingfisher Group Camp
- Mciver State Park
Paddle runs
- Clackamas River
- Sandy River
- North Section Line Of Sec 17, T4s, R5e To Slackwater North Fork Reservoir
- Headwaters To North Section Line Of Sec 17, T4s, R5e
- Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 8, T4n, R6e To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
- Mt. Hood Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Sandy River
Track Mt. Hood Community College Dam 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 Mt. Hood Community College Dam
Where does the data for Mt. Hood Community College 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 Mt. Hood Community College Dam.