Jackson Farms Dam dam
Jackson Farms Dam
Jackson Farms Dam, located in Coos, Oregon, serves as a vital irrigation structure for the surrounding agricultural lands. Constructed in 1998, this earth dam stands at a height of 60 feet with a hydraulic height of 50 feet, providing a normal storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. The dam, owned by a private entity, is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity.
Situated on an unnamed tributary of Bear Creek, Jackson Farms Dam plays a crucial role in supporting local farming activities by providing a reliable water source for irrigation. With a surface area of 5.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.11 square miles, this dam contributes to the efficient utilization of water resources in the region. Despite its significant hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts.
Managed by the primary owner, BTS, Jackson Farms Dam has not undergone any major modifications since its completion. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are not provided, indicating potential areas for improvement in terms of emergency preparedness and risk management measures. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to recognize the importance of structures like Jackson Farms Dam in sustaining agricultural activities while also prioritizing safety and regulatory compliance to ensure long-term sustainability.
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 Jackson Farms Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Coquille River At Powers | 112 cfs | → |
| Rogue River Near Agness | 2,240 cfs | → |
| West Fork Cow Creek Near Glendale | 28 cfs | → |
| Little Wolf Creek Near Tyee | 4 cfs | → |
| Rogue River At Hwy 101 Bridge | 3,580 cfs | → |
| South Umpqua River Near Brockway | 442 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jackson Farms Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Bullards Beach State Park Campground
- Bullards Beach State Park
- Robin's Nest Rv
- Sturdivant City Park
- Bennett County Park
- #69 & 70
Paddle runs
- Sixes River
- South Fork Coquille River
- Coquille River Rna Boundary (Western) To Siskiyou Nf Boundary (North Section Line Sec 6, T32s, R11w
- Headwaters To Confluence With Johnson Creek
- Confluence With Sucker Creek To Confluence With South Fork Coquille River
- South Fork Coos River
Track Jackson Farms Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jackson Farms Dam
Where does the data for Jackson Farms Dam 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 Jackson Farms Dam.