Lake Camp Baldwin dam
Lake Camp Baldwin
Lake Camp Baldwin, located in Wasco, Oregon, is a private recreational lake with a dam constructed in 1964 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service. The earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans a length of 585 feet, providing a storage capacity of 49.1 acre-feet. Situated in a picturesque setting, the lake is fed by a ditch via Eight Mile Creek, a tributary of the Columbia River, making it a vital water resource in the region.
Although primarily intended for recreation, Lake Camp Baldwin is also regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards. With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment currently not rated, the dam is inspected every six years to guarantee its structural integrity. Despite not having an Emergency Action Plan in place, the lake serves as a tranquil oasis for water enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lake Camp Baldwin offers a unique opportunity to witness the intersection of human engineering with nature's beauty. As a privately owned reservoir, the lake provides a serene environment for recreational activities while also serving as a small but significant water storage facility in the region. With its historical significance and regulatory oversight, Lake Camp Baldwin stands as a testament to the careful balance between human enjoyment and environmental stewardship in water management practices.
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 Lake Camp Baldwin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mosier Creek Near Mosier | 4 cfs | → |
| Columbia River At The Dalles | 146,000 cfs | → |
| Hood River At Tucker Bridge | 389 cfs | → |
| Bull Run River At Lower Flume Nr Brightwood | 24 cfs | → |
| Blazed Alder Creek Near Rhododendron | 18 cfs | → |
| White Salmon River Near Underwood | 910 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Camp Baldwin.
Boat launches
- Badger Lake
- Laurance Lake
- Pine Hollow Reservoir South Shore
- Rock Creek Campground
- Old Ferry Road 455, Dallesport
- Rowena Ferry Road 6539-6599, Mosier
Campgrounds
- Lower Eightmile Crossing Campground
- Eightmile Crossing Campground
- Eight Mile
- Pebble Ford Campground
- Fivemile Butte Lookout
- Knebal Springs Campground
Track Lake Camp Baldwin 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 Lake Camp Baldwin
Where does the data for Lake Camp Baldwin 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 Lake Camp Baldwin.