Anderson-Rose Diversion dam
Anderson-Rose Diversion
The Anderson-Rose Diversion is a federal irrigation structure located in Klamath, Oregon, along the Lost River. Built in 1921 by the Bureau of Reclamation, this buttress dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is to support irrigation activities in the region, with a low hazard potential and no reported condition assessment available.
Managed and regulated by the Bureau of Reclamation, the Anderson-Rose Diversion plays a critical role in ensuring water resources are effectively utilized for agricultural needs. With a structural height of 23 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet, it serves as a vital piece of infrastructure in the area. Despite its age, the dam continues to support the local community, with regular inspections carried out by the federal agency to ensure its safety and reliability.
Located in a remote area with no downstream settlement, the Anderson-Rose Diversion remains an essential component of the water resource management system in Oregon. With its arch core type and rock foundation, this federal irrigation structure exemplifies the intersection of engineering ingenuity and environmental stewardship. As climate change impacts water availability, structures like the Anderson-Rose Diversion will play an increasingly crucial role in sustaining agricultural activities in the region.
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 Anderson-Rose Diversion -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Klamath Straits Drain Near Worden | 1 cfs | → |
| Ady Canal At Highway 97 | 24 cfs | → |
| North Canal At Highway 97 | 24 cfs | → |
| Link River At Klamath Falls | 1,430 cfs | → |
| Klamath River At Keno | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Klamath River Blw John C.Boyle Pwrplnt | 1,310 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Anderson-Rose Diversion.
Boat launches
- Crystal Springs
- Miller Island Ramp
- Veteran's Memorial Park
- Moore Park Marina #2
- Pelican Marina
- Keno Recreation Area
Campgrounds
- Tulelake - Butte Valley Fair Rv Park
- Kingsley Military
- Indian Well Campground
- Indian Well
- Indian Wells - Lava Bed National Monument
- Topsy
Track Anderson-Rose Diversion in the Snoflo app
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About Anderson-Rose Diversion
Where does the data for Anderson-Rose Diversion 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 Anderson-Rose Diversion.