Carl Schmadeke dam
Carl Schmadeke
Carl Schmadeke is a privately owned Earth dam located in Manning, Oregon, along the Tr- Cueter Creek. Built in 1971 for the primary purpose of irrigation, this dam stands at a height of 18 feet and has a length of 156 feet, with a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. Managed by the USDA NRCS, Carl Schmadeke serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding agricultural community, helping to sustainably support crop irrigation in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Carl Schmadeke is currently listed as "Not Available", with no recent inspection dates provided. While emergency action plans and risk management measures are not detailed for this dam, its presence contributes significantly to the local water management infrastructure. With Suzanne Bonamici as the representative for the area, maintaining and monitoring the integrity of Carl Schmadeke is crucial for ensuring continued water supply reliability in the region.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Carl Schmadeke as a key irrigation facility in Washington County, Oregon. Situated within the Portland District, this Earth dam plays a vital role in supporting agricultural activities and water management in the area. As efforts continue to enhance dam safety and monitoring practices, Carl Schmadeke remains a valuable asset for sustainable water resource utilization 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 Carl Schmadeke -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Dairy Creek Near Meacham Corner | 21 cfs | → |
| Nehalem River Near Vernonia | 52 cfs | → |
| Tualatin River Near Dilley | 96 cfs | → |
| Columbia Slough At Portland | 580 cfs | → |
| Fanno Creek At 56th Ave | 0 cfs | → |
| Burnt Bridge Creek Near Mouth At Vancouver | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carl Schmadeke.
Boat launches
- Vernonia Lake
- Happy Rock Moorage Inc.
- Big Oak Marina
- Crescent Park Greenway Hillsboro
- Sauvie Island Boat Ramp
- Sauvie Island Wildlife Area
Campgrounds
- Brooke Creek Hike-In Camp
- L. L. Stub Stewart State Park
- Camp R&R
- Reeher Forest Park
- Gales Creek
- Gales Creek Campground
Track Carl Schmadeke in the Snoflo app
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About Carl Schmadeke
Where does the data for Carl Schmadeke 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 Carl Schmadeke.