Willards Pool dam
Willards Pool
Located in Aurora, Oregon, Willards Pool is a private water resource managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department. This recreational dam, completed in 1949, stands at a height of 39 feet and spans 300 feet in length, creating a serene surface area of 27 acres along Powers Creek. With a storage capacity of 680 acre-feet, the dam serves a primary purpose of recreation for visitors seeking a peaceful escape in the midst of nature.
Despite its low hazard potential and not yet rated condition assessment, Willards Pool is subject to regular state inspection, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's maximum discharge capacity of 1463 cubic feet per second underscores the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring. With its picturesque location and historical significance, this earth dam offers a tranquil oasis for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate the beauty and functionality of sustainable water management practices in Oregon.
As a vital part of the local landscape, Willards Pool provides a valuable recreational space while also serving as a key component of the region's water resource infrastructure. Its presence along Powers Creek highlights the interconnectedness of water systems with natural ecosystems, inviting visitors to explore and appreciate the delicate balance between human enjoyment and environmental conservation. For those interested in the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, Willards Pool offers a compelling example of how sustainable practices can enhance both recreational opportunities and ecological health in a dynamic, ever-changing world.
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 Willards Pool -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek At Silverton | 52 cfs | → |
| Abiqua Creek At Silverton | 74 cfs | → |
| Butte Creek At Monitor | 59 cfs | → |
| Zollner Creek Near Mt Angel | 320 cfs | → |
| North Santiam River At Mehama | 1,550 cfs | → |
| Little North Santiam River Near Mehama | 281 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Willards Pool.
Boat launches
- Silver Creek Reservoir
- Lyons-Mehama
- John Neal Memorial Park
- Stayton Bridge
- Feyrer Park
- Cascades Gateway Park
Campgrounds
Track Willards Pool 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 Willards Pool
Where does the data for Willards Pool 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 Willards Pool.