Robert Scharf 2 dam
Robert Scharf 2
Robert Scharf 2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Amity, Oregon, along the Tr- Salt Creek. Built in 1980 by the USDA NRCS, this irrigation dam stands at 16 feet tall and stretches 655 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural purposes in the area.
The dam's primary purpose is irrigation, serving the surrounding land with essential water resources for farming activities. With a drainage area of 0.64 square miles and a maximum discharge of 84 cubic feet per second, Robert Scharf 2 contributes significantly to the water management system in Polk County. Although its condition assessment is currently unavailable, the dam's construction and design by the Natural Resources Conservation Service indicate a commitment to sustainable water resource management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Robert Scharf 2 represents a valuable infrastructure asset that supports agricultural activities in Oregon. As part of the larger water management system in the area, this earth dam showcases the importance of efficient irrigation practices and sustainable water use for the local community. Monitoring and maintaining the dam's condition will be essential to ensure its continued contribution to water resource management and climate resilience 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 Robert Scharf 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Yamhill River At Mcminnville | 310 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Salem | 10,500 cfs | → |
| Luckiamute River Near Suver | 249 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Newberg | 10,700 cfs | → |
| Tucca Creek Near Blaine | 10 cfs | → |
| Zollner Creek Near Mt Angel | 320 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Robert Scharf 2.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Hiker/Biker Camp
- Beaver Island Group Camp
- Fan Creek Campground
- Rocky Bend
- Rocky Bend Campground
- Rocky Bend Group Campground
Track Robert Scharf 2 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 Robert Scharf 2
Where does the data for Robert Scharf 2 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 Robert Scharf 2.