Spring Lake Estates dam
Spring Lake Estates
Located in Salem, Oregon, Spring Lake Estates is a private water resource known for its stunning beauty and recreational opportunities. Built in 1972, this Earth dam stands at 34 feet high and spans 620 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.
With a drainage area of 0.58 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 50 cubic feet per second, Spring Lake Estates offers a peaceful retreat for water and climate enthusiasts alike. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, making it a popular destination for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Its significant hazard potential underscores the importance of proper maintenance and oversight to protect the surrounding community and environment.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Spring Lake Estates serves as a vital water source for the local area and contributes to the overall health of the Willamette River watershed. While the dam's condition is currently listed as "Not Rated," ongoing risk assessments and emergency preparedness measures are essential to ensure the long-term sustainability of this important water resource.
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 Spring Lake Estates -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Santiam River At Jefferson | 2,980 cfs | → |
| North Santiam River Near Jefferson | 1,310 cfs | → |
| Luckiamute River Near Suver | 216 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Salem | 10,700 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Albany | 7,240 cfs | → |
| Thomas Creek Near Scio | 162 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Spring Lake Estates.
Boat launches
- Santiam Rest Area (Old Ramp)
- Buena Vista County Park
- Jefferson Ramp
- Riverview Park
- Green Bridge
- Cascades Gateway Park
Campgrounds
- Albany Koa
- Beaver Island Group Camp
- Hiker/Biker Camp
- Gills Landing Rv Park
- Silver Falls State Park
- Benton Oaks Rv
Paddle runs
Track Spring Lake Estates in the Snoflo app
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About Spring Lake Estates
Where does the data for Spring Lake Estates 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 Spring Lake Estates.