Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge Reservoir
As of August 10, 2026, Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge is holding 1,467 ft of water — 97% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge
Hills Creek Lake, located near Oakridge, Oregon, was created in 1961 by the construction of a dam on the Middle Fork Willamette River. The lake serves as a significant source of hydroelectric power to the area. The hydrology of the lake is fed by surface flow from the Willamette River and snowpack from the surrounding mountains. During the summer months, the lake is used for recreational activities such as boating, swimming, and camping. The lake is also used as a water source for irrigation in the surrounding agricultural areas. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Hills Creek Lake provides a beautiful setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.
Daily levels at Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge
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 Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| M F Willamette R Ab Salt Cr. | 556 cfs | → |
| Mf Willamette River Blw N Fork | 891 cfs | → |
| Winberry Creek Near Lowell | 4 cfs | → |
| Row River Above Pitcher Creek Near | 19 cfs | → |
| Fall Creek Blw Winberry Creek | 235 cfs | → |
| So Fk Mckenzie River Abv Cougar Lake Nr Rainbow Or | 185 cfs | → |
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Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge.
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About Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge
What is the water level at Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge Reservoir right now?
As of August 10, 2026, Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge Reservoir is holding 1,467 ft, about 97% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge Reservoir high or low right now?
Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.
Where does the data for Hills Creek Lake Near Oakridge 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 below 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.
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