Kuehne Dam dam
Kuehne Dam
Kuehne Dam, located in Yamhill, Oregon, is a private dam with a primary purpose of irrigation. Built in 1952, this earth dam stands at 38 feet tall and spans a length of 610 feet. With a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for agricultural needs in the region. The dam is situated on the Chehalem Creek, a tributary to the river, making it an integral part of the local water infrastructure.
Managed by the K-10 state agency and regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Kuehne Dam is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, its emergency action plan and risk management measures are not clearly documented, indicating a need for comprehensive preparedness strategies in case of potential emergencies.
Despite its age, Kuehne Dam remains a vital asset for water management in the region, serving as a key irrigation source for local agricultural activities. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the significance of structures like Kuehne Dam in supporting sustainable water usage and management practices in Oregon. By staying informed about the dam's condition, regulatory oversight, and emergency preparedness measures, enthusiasts can contribute to ensuring the continued safety and efficacy of this essential infrastructure.
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 Kuehne Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Willamette River At Newberg | 10,700 cfs | → |
| South Yamhill River At Mcminnville | 310 cfs | → |
| Tualatin River Near Dilley | 123 cfs | → |
| Pudding River At Aurora | 308 cfs | → |
| Pudding River Near Woodburn | 159 cfs | → |
| Fanno Creek At Durham | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kuehne Dam.
Boat launches
- Dayton Boat Ramp
- San Salvador Access
- Ediger Landing
- Crescent Park Greenway Hillsboro
- Mission Lake
- Wilsonville Memorial Park
Campgrounds
Track Kuehne 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 Kuehne Dam
Where does the data for Kuehne 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 Kuehne Dam.