Creekside Development Dam No. 3 dam
Creekside Development Dam No. 3
Creekside Development Dam No. 3, also known as Cow Creek #3, is a federal-owned structure located in Surprise Valley, Oregon. Built in 2007 by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, this dam serves the purpose of water resource management along the Jordan Creek -TR river or stream. While specific details about the dam's height, volume, and storage capacity are not provided, it is noted that the dam has a high hazard potential.
The dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Portland District of the US Army Corps of Engineers and is situated in Douglas County, Oregon. Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Creekside Development Dam No. 3 is listed as "Not Available," and the last inspection took place in February 2012 with an inspection frequency of 5 years. The Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in January 2013, indicating a commitment to ensuring the safety and maintenance of this critical water infrastructure.
As a key component of water resource management in the region, Creekside Development Dam No. 3 plays a crucial role in flood control and water supply. With its association with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and its location in a high-hazard area, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are essential to prevent potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find this dam's data and management details intriguing as they consider the broader implications for water security 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 Creekside Development Dam No. 3 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cow Creek Near Riddle | 81 cfs | → |
| Cow Creek Near Azalea | 21 cfs | → |
| Cow Creek Abv Galesville Res | 8 cfs | → |
| South Umpqua River Near Brockway | 356 cfs | → |
| West Fork Cow Creek Near Glendale | 23 cfs | → |
| South Umpqua River At Tiller | 178 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Creekside Development Dam No. 3.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Charles V. Stanton Park
- Millsite Municipal Park
- Chief Miwaleta
- Ben Irving Park
- Devils Flat
- Devils Flat Guard Station
Paddle runs
Track Creekside Development Dam No. 3 in the Snoflo app
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About Creekside Development Dam No. 3
Where does the data for Creekside Development Dam No. 3 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 High 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 Creekside Development Dam No. 3.