Pine Creek Reservoir (Baker) dam
Pine Creek Reservoir (Baker)
Pine Creek Reservoir in Baker, Oregon is a privately owned water supply reservoir completed in 1933. It is situated in the picturesque location of Wingville, along Pine Creek. The reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a normal storage of 115 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 61.25 acres and serving the primary purpose of water supply.
With a dam height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 11 feet, the Pine Creek Reservoir is classified as an Earth dam, stretching 340 feet in length. The reservoir has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Although it is regularly inspected every 6 years, details on emergency action plans and risk management measures are not currently available. Despite its relatively modest size, the reservoir contributes to water resource management in the region and reflects the importance of sustainable water supply infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
Located in a beautiful natural setting, Pine Creek Reservoir is a vital component of the local water supply system in Baker, Oregon. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper management and upkeep of reservoirs like Pine Creek will be crucial in ensuring the resilience of water supply systems for communities 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 Pine 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 | 34 cfs | → |
| John Day River Near John Day | 72 cfs | → |
| M Fk John Day R At Ritter | 86 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pine Creek Reservoir (Baker).
Boat launches
- Southwest Shore Boat Launch
- Mason Ramp
- Anthony Lakes Boat Launch
- Anthony Lake Campground
- Grande Ronde Boat Launch
- Grande Ronde Lake Campground
Campgrounds
- Mccully Forks
- Mccully Forks Campground
- Union Creek
- Southwest Shore
- Southwest Shore Campground
- Millers Lane
Track Pine Creek Reservoir (Baker) in the Snoflo app
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About Pine Creek Reservoir (Baker)
Where does the data for Pine 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 Low 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 Pine Creek Reservoir (Baker).