Case Creek Dam 1 dam
Case Creek Dam 1
Case Creek Dam 1, located in Butteville, Oregon, is a private earth dam completed in 1971 primarily for irrigation purposes. With a height of 23 feet and a structural height of 25 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in water management and resource allocation in the region. The reservoir created by the dam has a storage capacity of 352 acre-feet, providing water for irrigation over a drainage area of 4.7 square miles.
The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment. It is inspected every 6 years, with the last inspection conducted in August 2020. The outlet gates consist of slide (sluice gate) mechanisms, and the dam is regulated, permitted, and inspected by the Oregon Water Resources Department. Despite its modest size, Case Creek Dam 1 serves as an essential component of the local water infrastructure, contributing to the sustainable use of water resources for agricultural purposes in Marion County, Oregon.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Case Creek Dam 1 represents a fascinating example of how private infrastructure contributes to water management in agricultural regions. As a key feature in the irrigation system along Case Creek, this dam underscores the importance of sustainable water practices in maintaining a reliable water supply for farming activities. With its unassuming yet vital role in the local ecosystem, Case Creek Dam 1 exemplifies the intersection of human intervention and natural resource management in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource challenges.
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 Case Creek Dam 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pudding River Near Woodburn | 159 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Newberg | 10,700 cfs | → |
| Pudding River At Aurora | 308 cfs | → |
| Zollner Creek Near Mt Angel | 320 cfs | → |
| Butte Creek At Monitor | 59 cfs | → |
| Molalla River Near Canby | 329 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Case Creek Dam 1.
Boat launches
- San Salvador Access
- Wilsonville Memorial Park
- Dayton Boat Ramp
- Canby Community Park
- Knights Bridge
- Good's Bridge
Campgrounds
Track Case Creek Dam 1 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 Case Creek Dam 1
Where does the data for Case Creek Dam 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 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 Case Creek Dam 1.