Oconnor Puddle dam
Oconnor Puddle
Located in Klamath, Oregon, Oconnor Puddle is a private irrigation reservoir nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Reservoir Creek. Built in 1969, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 12.5 feet with a storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. With a surface area of 28.2 acres and a drainage area of 4.65 square miles, this reservoir plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural purposes in the region.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Oconnor Puddle is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential, the reservoir serves as a vital resource for the local community, especially during dry spells or drought conditions. With a maximum discharge capacity of 50 cubic feet per second, this reservoir contributes significantly to water conservation efforts in the area.
Overall, Oconnor Puddle stands as a testament to sustainable water management practices in Oregon. Its presence underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring water resources to meet the diverse needs of agriculture and the environment. As climate change continues to impact water availability, reservoirs like Oconnor Puddle play a crucial role in ensuring water security for future generations.
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 Oconnor Puddle -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sprague River Near Chiloquin | 208 cfs | → |
| Williamson River Near Klamath Agency | · | → |
| Williamson River Blw Sprague River Nr Chiloquin | 563 cfs | → |
| Link River At Klamath Falls | 1,430 cfs | → |
| Wood River Near Klamath Agency | 302 cfs | → |
| Sevenmile Cnl At Dike Rd Br | 86 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Oconnor Puddle.
Boat launches
- Beatty Access
- Malheur Road Take-Out
- Deadhorse Lake Campground
- Campbell Lake Campground
- Nimrod 1
- South Gerber Campground
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
Track Oconnor Puddle 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 Oconnor Puddle
Where does the data for Oconnor Puddle 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 Oconnor Puddle.