Detroit Lake Near Detroit reservoir
Detroit Lake Near Detroit
Detroit Lake is a reservoir located near Detroit, Oregon that was created in 1953 with the construction of an earthen dam on the North Santiam River. The hydrology of the lake is heavily influenced by snowpack in the surrounding mountains, which provides a significant portion of its surface flow. The lake serves as a critical water source for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation in the Willamette Valley. In addition to its agricultural uses, Detroit Lake also provides recreational opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The lake is surrounded by the Willamette National Forest, which offers hiking trails, scenic drives, and wildlife viewing opportunities. However, the lake has recently faced issues with water quality due to harmful algal blooms caused by nutrient pollution from agricultural practices and urban development in the area.
Daily levels at Detroit Lake Near Detroit
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 Detroit Lake Near Detroit -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| North Santiam River At Niagara | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Breitenbush R Abv French Cr Nr Detroit | 259 cfs | → |
| No Santiam R Blw Boulder Crk | 558 cfs | → |
| Blowout Creek Near Detroit | 25 cfs | → |
| Schafer Creek Near Lacomb | · | → |
| Quartzville Creek Near Cascadia | 92 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Detroit Lake Near Detroit.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Detroit Lake State Park Campground
- Southshore Campground
- Cove Creek Group Camp
- Cove Creek Group Campsite
- Piety Island Campground
- Cove Creek Campground
Paddle runs
- North Santiam River
- Confluence With North Fork Breitenbush River To Detroit Reservoir
- Packsaddle County Park To Mill City
- Opal Lake To Confluence With Battle Axe Creek
- Battle Axe Creek To Willamette Nf Boundary
- Headwaters To Confluence With Unnamed Creek West Of Bruler Creek
Track Detroit Lake Near Detroit 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 Detroit Lake Near Detroit
Where does the data for Detroit Lake Near Detroit 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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