Squaw Creek Id Reservoir dam
Squaw Creek Id Reservoir
Squaw Creek Id Reservoir, also known as Watson Reservoir, is a vital water resource located in Deschutes, Oregon. Owned by the local government and regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department, this reservoir serves primarily for irrigation purposes. Completed in 1965, the earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a storage capacity of 600 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 500 acre-feet.
Situated on Squaw Creek, this reservoir covers a surface area of 73.5 acres and has a maximum discharge rate of 43 cubic feet per second. With a low hazard potential, the dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, although it undergoes inspections every six years. The reservoir boasts a scenic location in a pristine natural setting, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts who appreciate the importance of sustainable water management in a changing climate.
Despite its modest size and capacity, Squaw Creek Id Reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region and ensuring water security for local communities. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the careful management and maintenance of reservoirs like Squaw Creek Id become increasingly important in safeguarding against water scarcity and ensuring a sustainable future for all.
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 Squaw Creek Id Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Blw Osborne Canyon | 94 cfs | → |
| Deschutes River Near Culver | 554 cfs | → |
| Crooked River Below Opal Springs | 1,260 cfs | → |
| Metolius River Near Grandview | 1,280 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River At Outlet Of Clear Lake | 256 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Bl Payne Cr | 215 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Squaw Creek Id Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Blue Bay Campground
- Link Creek Campgound
- Link Creek Boating Site
- Southwest Shevlin Hixon Drive 172, Bend
- Big Lake Campground
- Deschutes County
Campgrounds
- Sisters City Park
- Three Sisters Overnight City Park
- Sisters Cow Camp
- Black Pine Campground
- Indian Ford
- Indian Ford Campground
Paddle runs
- Canyon Run (Lower Bridge To Billy Chinook Res.)
- Cline Falls State Park To Lower Bridge
- Tumalo State Park To Cline Falls State Park
- Crooked River National Grassland Boundary To Confluence With Deschutes River
- Bend To Tumalo State Park (Riverhouse Run)
- Source To Confluence With Metolius River
Track Squaw Creek Id Reservoir in the Snoflo app
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About Squaw Creek Id Reservoir
Where does the data for Squaw Creek Id 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
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