Haskins Creek Dam dam
Haskins Creek Dam
Haskins Creek Dam, also known as Walter Link Dam, is a vital water supply infrastructure located in Yamhill, Oregon. Built in 1930 by designer Stevens, this local government-owned dam stands at a height of 85 feet and spans a length of 280 feet. It serves the primary purpose of water supply, with a normal storage capacity of 704 acre-feet within its 23-acre surface area. The dam is situated on Haskins Creek, a tributary of the Yamhill River, and is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) to ensure its safe operation.
The dam's significant hazard potential underscores the importance of regular inspections, with the last one conducted in August 2018 and a scheduled frequency of every three years. It features slide (sluice gate) outlet gates for water control and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite the lack of condition assessment data, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region. With a history dating back over 90 years, Haskins Creek Dam remains a key piece of infrastructure in ensuring water supply reliability for the community of Camp Yamhill and beyond.
As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure resilience, the role of dams like Haskins Creek Dam becomes increasingly vital. With its construction predating modern climate challenges, there may be a need for adaptation strategies to ensure its continued effectiveness in the face of evolving hydrological patterns. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate, monitoring and advocating for the maintenance and potential upgrades of dams like Haskins Creek Dam can contribute to sustainable water management and climate resilience in the region.
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 Haskins Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tucca Creek Near Blaine | 10 cfs | → |
| South Yamhill River At Mcminnville | 310 cfs | → |
| Tualatin River Near Dilley | 123 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Newberg | 10,700 cfs | → |
| Trask River Above Cedar Creek | 501 cfs | → |
| Wilson River Near Tillamook | 613 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Haskins Creek Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Dovre Campground
- Fan Creek Campground
- Elk Bend Campground
- Alder Glen Campground
- Rocky Bend
- Rocky Bend Campground
Track Haskins Creek Dam 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 Haskins Creek Dam
Where does the data for Haskins Creek Dam 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Haskins Creek Dam.