Frog Pond #1 dam
Frog Pond #1
Frog Pond #1 is a private irrigation dam located in Lake Creek, Oregon, within the beautiful landscape of Jackson County. Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 22 feet and serves a crucial purpose in providing irrigation water for the surrounding area. With a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 50 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
Situated on Lost Creek, Harrison Creek, and Ot rivers, Frog Pond #1 covers a surface area of 3.5 acres and has a drainage area of 2.7 square miles. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 95 cubic feet per second and is equipped with slide (sluice gate) outlet gates for water release. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its long-term stability and safety.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Frog Pond #1 is a vital component of the local water resource infrastructure. With its rich history and continued service in supporting agricultural activities, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Frog Pond #1 serves as a fascinating example of how human ingenuity and engineering can work in harmony with nature to meet the needs of communities and ecosystems alike.
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 Frog Pond #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek At Medford | 46 cfs | → |
| Bear Creek Blw Ashland Creek At Ashland | 46 cfs | → |
| Rogue River At Dodge Bridge | 2,010 cfs | → |
| East Fork Ashland Creek Near Ashland | 4 cfs | → |
| West Fork Ashland Creek Near Ashland | 5 cfs | → |
| Rogue River At Raygold Near Central Point | 1,980 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Frog Pond #1.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Willow-Witt Ranch
- Jackson Wellsprings
- Lily Glen - Howard Prairie Lake
- Willow Prairie Cabin
- Grizzly - Howard Prairie Lake
- Whiskey Springs Campground
Paddle runs
- Antelope Creek
- Big Butte Creek (Incl South Fork Big Butte Creek)
- Gold Ray Dam To Grants Pass
- South Fork Little Butte Creek
- Lost Creek Lake To Gold Ray Dam
- Rogue River
More reservoirs
Track Frog Pond #1 in the Snoflo app
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About Frog Pond #1
Where does the data for Frog Pond #1 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 Frog Pond #1.