Shipler Reservoir dam
Shipler Reservoir
Shipler Reservoir, located in Curry County, Oregon, is a privately owned earth dam structure built for irrigation purposes on Big Creek. Completed in 1984, the reservoir has a dam height of 23 feet and a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 10.5 square miles. With a surface area of 30 acres, the reservoir plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural activities in the region.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Shipler Reservoir has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Despite being non-Federal, the reservoir is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. While it does not have a spillway and associated locks, the reservoir's maximum discharge capacity is 1640 cubic feet per second, ensuring efficient water management during peak flow periods.
Situated in a remote location with no downstream settlement, Shipler Reservoir remains a vital water resource for local farmers and the surrounding ecosystem. As a key component of Oregon's irrigation infrastructure, the reservoir highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions and growing water demands.
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 Shipler Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Coquille River At Powers | 119 cfs | → |
| Rogue River Near Agness | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Rogue River At Hwy 101 Bridge | 3,580 cfs | → |
| West Fork Cow Creek Near Glendale | 30 cfs | → |
| Cow Creek Near Riddle | 92 cfs | → |
| Chetco River Near Brookings | 384 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Shipler Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Boice Cope County Park
- Floras Lake Trail Curry County
- Cape Blanco State Park
- Sixes River Store
- Edson Boat Ramp
- Edson Creek Recreation Site
Campgrounds
Paddle runs
- Sixes River
- Headwaters To Confluence With Johnson Creek
- Confluence With Sucker Creek To Confluence With South Fork Coquille River
- South Fork Coquille River
- Coquille River Rna Boundary (Western) To Siskiyou Nf Boundary (North Section Line Sec 6, T32s, R11w
- Coquille River Falls (Eastern Boundary) To Coquille River Falls (Western Boundary)
Track Shipler Reservoir 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 Shipler Reservoir
Where does the data for Shipler Reservoir 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 Shipler Reservoir.