Camp Creek Reservoir (Baker) dam
Camp Creek Reservoir (Baker)
Camp Creek Reservoir, also known as Higgins Reservoir, is a private-owned water resource nestled in Baker, Oregon. Completed in 1932, this earth dam stands at a height of 45 feet and serves primarily for irrigation purposes. With a storage capacity of 1700 acre-feet and a surface area of 100 acres, the reservoir is fed by Camp Creek and Bull Run Creek, providing essential water supply for the surrounding area.
Located in the picturesque city of Hereford, Camp Creek Reservoir is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department, ensuring proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting procedures are in place. With a significant hazard potential and a three-year inspection frequency, the reservoir plays a crucial role in water management for the region. Although the condition assessment is not rated, the reservoir continues to serve as a vital resource for irrigation and water supply, highlighting its importance in sustaining agricultural activities and ecological balance in the area.
Camp Creek Reservoir, with its historical significance and functional design, stands as a testament to efficient water resource management in Oregon. Its strategic location and impressive storage capacity make it a key asset for water enthusiasts and climate advocates alike, showcasing the harmonious relationship between human intervention and natural resources in sustaining a thriving ecosystem. As a private-owned structure with state regulation and oversight, the reservoir exemplifies the collaborative efforts needed to ensure sustainable water management practices for future generations to come.
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 Camp Creek Reservoir (Baker) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| John Day R At Blue Mtn Hot Spgs Nr Prairie City | 32 cfs | → |
| North Fork Malheur River At Beulah Or | 1 cfs | → |
| John Day River Near John Day | 68 cfs | → |
| Malheur River Below Nevada Dam Near Vale Or | 23 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Camp Creek Reservoir (Baker).
Track Camp Creek Reservoir (Baker) in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Camp Creek Reservoir (Baker)
Where does the data for Camp Creek Reservoir (Baker) 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 Significant 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
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