Bull Run Lake Near Brightwood reservoir
Bull Run Lake Near Brightwood
Bull Run Lake is located in the Mount Hood National Forest near Brightwood, Oregon. The lake, which has a surface area of approximately 6,600 acres, is the primary drinking water source for the city of Portland. The Bull Run Watershed, which includes the lake and surrounding area, was established in 1892 to provide clean water to the growing city. The lake is fed by snowpack from the surrounding mountains and has a controlled release system to maintain water levels. The watershed is managed by the Portland Water Bureau, and access to the lake is limited to approved activities and individuals. There are no agricultural uses in the area, and recreational activities are also limited to protect the water quality. The lake and surrounding area provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, including fish, amphibians, and mammals.
Daily levels at Bull Run Lake Near Brightwood
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929, ft
ft · code 62614
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bull Run Lake Near Brightwood -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bull Run River At Lower Flume Nr Brightwood | 25 cfs | → |
| Blazed Alder Creek Near Rhododendron | 63 cfs | → |
| Bull Run River Near Multnomah Falls | 538 cfs | → |
| Fir Creek Near Brightwood | 53 cfs | → |
| North Fork Bull Run River Near Multnomah Falls | 76 cfs | → |
| South Fork Bull Run River Near Bull Run | 160 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bull Run Lake Near Brightwood.
Boat launches
- Lost Lake Resort
- Laurance Lake
- Columbia Trail, North Bonneville
- Northeast Bucher Lane 60505, Cascade Locks
- Doetsch Ranch Road, Stevenson
- Port Of Cascade Locks
Campgrounds
- Lost Lake Campground
- Lost Lake Campground, Resort And Day Use Area
- Mcneil
- Mcneil Campground
- Lost Creek Campground/Day Use
- Indian Springs Campground (Not Maintained)
Track Bull Run Lake Near Brightwood in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Bull Run Lake Near Brightwood
Where does the data for Bull Run Lake Near Brightwood come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard 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 reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
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