Salmonberry Reservoir dam
Salmonberry Reservoir
Salmonberry Reservoir, located in Columbia County, Oregon, is a vital water resource owned by the local government and regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department. This Earth-type dam, completed in 1960, serves primarily for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 61.22 acre-feet. The reservoir, situated on Salmon Creek, covers an area of 5 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 330 cubic feet per second.
With a significant hazard potential, Salmonberry Reservoir stands at 35 feet in height and plays a crucial role in water management for the region. Although its condition assessment is currently not rated, the dam undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of 3 years to ensure its safety and integrity. As a key component of the water infrastructure in the area, the reservoir provides a reliable source of water for local communities and contributes to the overall water resource management in the region.
Managed by the local government and situated in a picturesque location, Salmonberry Reservoir is an essential water supply facility for Columbia County, Oregon. With its strategic location on Salmon Creek, the reservoir serves as a crucial source of water for the region, supporting various uses such as irrigation, recreation, and wildlife habitat. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam is closely monitored and inspected to maintain its structural integrity and ensure the safety of surrounding areas. As a key player in the local water resource management system, Salmonberry Reservoir plays a vital role in sustaining the water needs of the community and enhancing the overall climate resilience of 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 Salmonberry Reservoir -- 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 | → |
| Lewis River At Ariel | 2,820 cfs | → |
| Columbia Slough At Portland | 580 cfs | → |
| Burnt Bridge Creek Near Mouth At Vancouver | 37 cfs | → |
| East Fork Lewis River Near Heisson | 244 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Salmonberry Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Dike Road Cowlitz County
- Hendrickson Drive 333, Kalama
- Gilbert River Transient Tie-Up
- South Pekin Road Cowlitz County
- Sauvie Island Wildlife Area
- Vernonia Lake
Campgrounds
- Camp Wilkerson
- Scaponia County Park
- Louis Rasmussen Rv Park
- Paradise Point State Park
- Big Eddy County Park
- Vernonia Lake Primative Campground
Track Salmonberry 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 Salmonberry Reservoir
Where does the data for Salmonberry 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 Significant 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 Salmonberry Reservoir.