City Of Mt. Angel Lagoon dam
City Of Mt. Angel Lagoon
The City of Mt. Angel Lagoon, located in Marion County, Oregon, is a local government-owned earth dam designed to regulate water flow in the area. With a height of 11 feet and a storage capacity of 266.5 acre-feet, this lagoon plays a crucial role in managing water resources and protecting against potential flooding. The dam is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Despite its low hazard potential, the City of Mt. Angel Lagoon is an essential piece of infrastructure for the community, providing flood protection and water storage capacity. The dam has not been rated for its condition assessment, but it meets state regulatory standards and is subject to regular inspections every six years. The lagoon does not have a spillway or locks, indicating a straightforward design focused on water regulation and storage.
As a key component of water resource management in Marion County, the City of Mt. Angel Lagoon serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for the local community. Its location, design, and purpose emphasize the importance of effective water storage and regulation in mitigating potential flooding risks and ensuring water availability for residents in the area. The lagoon's state-regulated status and low hazard potential underscore its reliability and importance in maintaining a sustainable water supply for 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 City Of Mt. Angel Lagoon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Zollner Creek Near Mt Angel | 320 cfs | → |
| Abiqua Creek At Silverton | 74 cfs | → |
| Butte Creek At Monitor | 49 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek At Silverton | 52 cfs | → |
| Pudding River Near Woodburn | 147 cfs | → |
| Pudding River At Aurora | 302 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near City Of Mt. Angel Lagoon.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track City Of Mt. Angel Lagoon in the Snoflo app
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About City Of Mt. Angel Lagoon
Where does the data for City Of Mt. Angel 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
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