Konyn Dairy Lagoon dam
Konyn Dairy Lagoon
Konyn Dairy Lagoon, located in Lane County, Oregon, is a privately owned water retention structure regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department. This earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and has a storage capacity of 50.1 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is listed as "Other," the dam serves essential functions in managing water resources in the region.
With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," Konyn Dairy Lagoon has not been modified in recent years and meets inspection frequency requirements every six years. Despite its modest size and capacity, the lagoon plays a crucial role in water management, particularly in a state like Oregon where climate change is impacting water availability and quality. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not detailed in the available data, but its presence underscores the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in the face of changing climatic conditions.
As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates continue to monitor and assess the impact of climate change on water availability and quality, structures like Konyn Dairy Lagoon represent vital components of the infrastructure that supports water management efforts. With state regulation, inspection, and enforcement in place, these structures play a crucial role in mitigating risks and ensuring the resilience of water resources in the face of a changing climate. As efforts to address climate change intensify, understanding the role of structures like Konyn Dairy Lagoon becomes increasingly important in securing sustainable water resources for future generations.
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 Konyn Dairy Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie River Near Coburg | 2,910 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Near Springfield | 136 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Abv Hayden Br | 2,810 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Harrisburg | 5,790 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Springfield | 1 cfs | → |
| Long Tom River Near Alvadore | 88 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Konyn Dairy Lagoon.
Boat launches
- Whitely Landing
- Christensen's Landing
- Brown's Landing State Park
- Alton Baker Park
- Island Park
- Harrisburg Landing
Campgrounds
- Armitage Park Campground
- Homeless Camp
- Willamettans
- Richardson Park
- Hult Pond - Dispersed
- Upper Lake Creek Dispersed Camping
Track Konyn Dairy Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About Konyn Dairy Lagoon
Where does the data for Konyn Dairy Lagoon 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 Konyn Dairy Lagoon.