Kilgore Reservoir dam
Kilgore Reservoir
Located in Klamath County, Oregon, Kilgore Reservoir is a privately owned earth dam structure built in 1964 primarily for irrigation purposes. With a dam height of 14 meters and a storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, this reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting agriculture in the region. The reservoir is situated along the Lost River tributary, providing essential water resources for the surrounding area.
Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, Kilgore Reservoir is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Oregon Water Resources Department to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The reservoir covers a surface area of 101 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 440 cubic feet per second. While the dam structure itself is not rated for its condition, Kilgore Reservoir continues to serve as a vital water source for the community, contributing to the sustainability of agriculture in the region.
With its strategic location and vital role in irrigation, Kilgore Reservoir stands as a testament to responsible water resource management in Oregon. While its primary purpose remains irrigation, the reservoir's significance extends to water supply and environmental sustainability. As climate change continues to impact water resources, Kilgore Reservoir serves as a critical infrastructure in ensuring the resilience of the local agricultural sector amidst changing environmental conditions.
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 Kilgore Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Link River At Klamath Falls | 1,440 cfs | → |
| North Canal At Highway 97 | 30 cfs | → |
| Ady Canal At Highway 97 | 39 cfs | → |
| Klamath Straits Drain Near Worden | 1 cfs | → |
| Pit R Nr Canby Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Klamath River At Keno | 1,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kilgore Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Willow Valley
- Willow Valley Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Barnes Valley
- South Gerber Campground
- Heart Lake Landing
- Holbrook
Campgrounds
- Upper Midway Camp
- Basin Camp
- Wildhorse Camp
- Rock Creek Camp
- Gerber Reservoir
- Dog Lake Campground/Day Use Boat Ramp Area
Track Kilgore Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Kilgore Reservoir
Where does the data for Kilgore Reservoir 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 Kilgore Reservoir.