Teasel Creek dam
Teasel Creek
Teasel Creek, located in Clackamas County, Oregon, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of irrigation. Completed in 1972, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. With a normal storage level of 53 acre-feet and a drainage area of 3.9 square miles, Teasel Creek plays a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities in the region.
The dam on Teasel Creek is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department and has a state permit for operation, inspection, and enforcement. With a significant hazard potential, regular inspections are carried out every three years to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure. The dam features a slide gate as its outlet control, and its spillway width is reported as zero. Despite being labeled as "Not Rated" in terms of condition assessment, efforts are made to manage the risks associated with the dam and its operations.
Teasel Creek not only serves as a vital water resource for irrigation purposes but also contributes to the overall water management in the area. Its location in the Portland District adds to the significance of this structure in the region's water infrastructure. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate change will find Teasel Creek to be an intriguing case study in the management of dams and their impact on the environment and local communities.
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 Teasel Creek -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Butte Creek At Monitor | 44 cfs | → |
| Nate Creek Tributary Near Colton | 0 cfs | → |
| Molalla River Near Canby | 275 cfs | → |
| Pudding River Near Woodburn | 119 cfs | → |
| Abiqua Creek At Silverton | 74 cfs | → |
| Zollner Creek Near Mt Angel | 320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Teasel Creek.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Feyrer Park
- Three Bears Recreation Site
- Cedar Grove Recreation Site
- Aquila Vista Recreation Site
- Metzler Park
- Butte Creek Campground
Track Teasel Creek 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 Teasel Creek
Where does the data for Teasel Creek 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 Teasel Creek.