Rivers End Dam dam
Rivers End Dam
Rivers End Dam, also known as Rivers End Ranch Dam, is a privately owned structure located in Lake County, Oregon. Completed in 1997, this earth-type dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with additional benefits for fish and wildlife ponds and recreation. Situated on the Chewaucan River, the dam has a height of 23 feet and a storage capacity of 1839 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 650 acres and draining an area of 590 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, Rivers End Dam is regulated and inspected by the Oregon Water Resources Department, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but regular inspections are conducted every six years. The surrounding area, including the city of "NO DOWNSTREAM SETTLEMENT," relies on the dam for water supply and irrigation needs, contributing to the local economy and ecosystem.
With its strategic location and vital role in water resource management, Rivers End Dam stands as a key infrastructure for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation in the region. As a significant contributor to the Chewaucan River ecosystem, the dam supports a variety of wildlife habitats and recreational activities, making it a valuable asset for both the community and the environment. Through continued monitoring and maintenance, Rivers End Dam remains a crucial component of water resource management and climate resilience efforts in Oregon.
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.
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rivers End Dam.
Boat launches
- Vee Lake Access
- Sid Luce Reservoir
- Hart Lake Landing
- Lower Cottonwood
- Cottonwood Meadow Campground
- Crump Lake Landing
Campgrounds
- Vee Lake Trailhead Campground
- Overton Reservoir Forest Camp
- Can Springs Forest Camp
- Can Springs
- Can Springs Campground
- Moss Meadows Horse Camp
Paddle runs
Track Rivers End Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Rivers End Dam
Where does the data for Rivers End 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 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 Rivers End Dam.