Noble Reservoir 1 dam
Noble Reservoir 1
Noble Reservoir 1, also known as Kent Reservoir, is a privately owned water resource located in Klamath County, Oregon. Built in 1961, this earth dam structure serves primarily for irrigation purposes along Noble Creek. The reservoir has a dam height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 145 acre-feet spread across a surface area of 50 acres.
Despite being low in hazard potential, Noble Reservoir 1 is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in November 2011. The reservoir has a maximum discharge rate of 234 cubic feet per second and is situated in an area where no downstream settlement exists. The structure is owned and operated by private entities, with no federal funding or involvement in its design, construction, or regulatory oversight.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and infrastructure of irrigation reservoirs will find Noble Reservoir 1 to be an intriguing case study. Its location, design, and operational details provide valuable insights into the sustainable use of water resources in arid regions like Klamath County, Oregon. The reservoir's historical significance, modest storage capacity, and low-risk profile make it a notable feature in the local water management landscape.
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 Noble Reservoir 1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Link River At Klamath Falls | 1,440 cfs | → |
| North Canal At Highway 97 | 30 cfs | → |
| Ady Canal At Highway 97 | 39 cfs | → |
| Klamath Straits Drain Near Worden | 1 cfs | → |
| Klamath River At Keno | 1,110 cfs | → |
| Sprague River Near Chiloquin | 208 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Noble Reservoir 1.
Boat launches
- South Gerber Campground
- Barnes Valley
- Willow Valley Reservoir Boat Ramp
- Willow Valley
- Holbrook
- Heart Lake Landing
Campgrounds
Track Noble Reservoir 1 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 Noble Reservoir 1
Where does the data for Noble Reservoir 1 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 Noble Reservoir 1.