Walterville Storage Pond dam
Walterville Storage Pond
Walterville Storage Pond in Oregon is a captivating hydroelectric facility with a primary purpose of generating clean energy from the McKenzie River. The dam, completed in 1951, stands at a height of 10 feet and spans a length of 3000 feet, showcasing impressive engineering feats in water resource management. With a maximum storage capacity of 345 acre-feet and a normal storage level maintained at 345 acre-feet, the facility plays a crucial role in providing renewable energy to the region.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Walterville Storage Pond boasts a controlled spillway system with a width of 40 feet, ensuring efficient water discharge during peak flow periods. The facility's hazard potential is rated as high, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and emergency preparedness. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as not available, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate risks associated with the very high risk rating.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Walterville Storage Pond a fascinating example of sustainable energy production and water management practices. The facility's location in Lane County, Oregon, underlines its crucial role in supporting the local community's energy needs while preserving the natural beauty of the McKenzie River. As a key player in the region's renewable energy infrastructure, Walterville Storage Pond serves as a model for responsible hydroelectric development and underscores the importance of balancing energy production with environmental stewardship in a changing climate.
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 Walterville Storage Pond -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie River Near Walterville | 2,710 cfs | → |
| Camp Crk At Camp Crk Rd Bridge | 13 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Springfield | 0 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Willamette River At Jasper | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Springfield | 128 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Abv Hayden Br | 2,730 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Walterville Storage Pond.
Boat launches
- Hendricks Bridge County Park
- Walterville
- Taylor Landing Rv Park And Marina
- Taylor Landing Day Use Area
- Bellinger Landing
- Deerhorn Landing
Campgrounds
- Willamettans
- Cascara State Park
- Willamette National Forest
- Armitage Park Campground
- Dolly Varden Campground
- Dolly Varden
Track Walterville Storage Pond in the Snoflo app
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About Walterville Storage Pond
Where does the data for Walterville Storage Pond 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 High 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 Walterville Storage Pond.