HILLS CREEK LAKE NEAR OAKRIDGE
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
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.
July 26, 2024
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| Lake Or Reservoir Water Surface Elevation Above Ngvd 1929, Ft 24hr Change | -0.01% |
| Percent of Normal | 101% |
| Minimum |
1,425.11 ft
2023-03-13 |
| Maximum |
1,541.26 ft
2014-05-12 |
| Average | 1,507 ft |
| Dam_Height | 328 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 317 |
| Drainage_Area | 389 |
| Year_Completed | 1962 |
| Nid_Storage | 356000 |
| River_Or_Stream | MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER |
| Structural_Height | 341 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 2735 |
| Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 3, Tainter (radial) - 2 |
| Dam_Length | 2235 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Nid_Height | 341 |
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