Hidden Lake (Sluice Can.) dam
Hidden Lake (Sluice Can.)
Hidden Lake in Sluice Canyon, Oregon, is a privately owned reservoir regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department. With a primary purpose of irrigation, this earth dam stands at a height of 36 feet and has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet. Located in Wheeler County, this low-hazard structure is equipped with a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate for water release.
The reservoir, nestled in the picturesque T8S/R20E/SEC 28 location, covers a surface area of 2.7 acres and serves as a vital water source for agricultural activities in the region. Maintained and inspected regularly by the state regulatory agency, this dam contributes to the water management efforts in the area while supporting sustainable irrigation practices. Despite its low hazard potential, the reservoir plays a crucial role in ensuring water availability for the local community.
The Hidden Lake dam, managed by a private owner, showcases the importance of efficient water resource management in the face of changing climatic conditions. As enthusiasts of water resources and climate, the data on this structure serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness between water infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in maintaining water security in a dynamic climate landscape.
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 Hidden Lake (Sluice Can.) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek Near Clarno | 8 cfs | → |
| Bridge Cr Abv Coyote Canyon Nr Mitchell | 3 cfs | → |
| John Day River At Service Creek | 1,150 cfs | → |
| Warm Springs River Near Kahneeta Hot Springs | 257 cfs | → |
| North Fork John Day River At Monument | 791 cfs | → |
| Shitike Creek Near Warm Springs | 72 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hidden Lake (Sluice Can.).
Boat launches
- Clarno Road Wheeler County
- Lower Burnt Ranch Recreation Site
- Clarno Boat Ramp
- Priest Hole
- Priest Hole Recreation Site
- Twickenham
Track Hidden Lake (Sluice Can.) in the Snoflo app
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About Hidden Lake (Sluice Can.)
Where does the data for Hidden Lake (Sluice Can.) 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 Hidden Lake (Sluice Can.).