Berge Reservoir Dam dam
Berge Reservoir Dam
Berge Reservoir Dam, located in Skamania, Washington, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1954, this earth dam sits on the Tr-Little Wind River and has a hydraulic height of 31 feet and a structural height of 29 feet. With a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, the dam serves the surrounding area with its normal storage of 26 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.5 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Washington Dept of Ecology to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. While the condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," the dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment information are not available. With a maximum discharge of 74 cubic feet per second, the Berge Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in the irrigation and recreation activities in the region.
Overall, Berge Reservoir Dam stands as a significant infrastructure for water resource management in the area, providing essential services for agricultural needs and recreational activities. With its historical significance and ongoing regulation by state authorities, the dam continues to be a key feature in the region's water management system, safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring the sustainable use of water resources for the community.
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 Berge Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| White Salmon River Near Underwood | 910 cfs | → |
| Hood River At Tucker Bridge | 389 cfs | → |
| Bull Run River At Lower Flume Nr Brightwood | 24 cfs | → |
| Mosier Creek Near Mosier | 4 cfs | → |
| Bull Run River Near Multnomah Falls | 156 cfs | → |
| Blazed Alder Creek Near Rhododendron | 18 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Berge Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Kingsley Campground
- Port Of Cascade Locks
- Lewis And Clark Trail Highway Skamania County
- Columbia Trail, North Bonneville
- Husum Boating Site
- East Marina Way, Cook
Campgrounds
- Home Valley Campground
- Wyeth - Columbia River Gorge Area
- Wyeth Campground
- Deadwood Camp
- Viento State Park North Campground
- Viento State Park
Paddle runs
- Hemlock Road Bridge To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
- Headwaters In Sw1/4 Of Sec 13, T6n, R7e To Hemlock Road Bridge In Nw1/4 Of Sec 26, T4n, R7e
- Confluence Clear And Coe Creeks To Mt. Hood Nf Boundary
- Headwaters In Sw 1/4 Of Sec 8, T4n, R6e To Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary
- Gifford Pinchot Nf Boundary To Maximum Pool Of Swift Reservoir In Nw1/4 Of Sec 35, T7n, R6e
- Confluence With Smith Creek To Confluence With Lewis River
Track Berge Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Berge Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Berge Reservoir 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 Berge Reservoir Dam.