Skip to main content
ReservoirSilver Data

Emigrant Lake and Dam (EMI)

Oregon, USA

Emigrant Dam and Lake are located 7.5 miles southeast of Ashland, Oregon on Emigrant Creek. The dam was constructed in 1924 and had modified construction from 1958 to1961. There are three dikes on Emigrant Lake in addition to the dam. The reservoir regulates Green Springs Powerplant discharges and provides additional storage for irrigation. Columbia Basin Teletype (CBTT) = EMI. Project: Rogue River Basin Project. Region: Pacific Northwest. Elevation: 2245ft.

43Grade C
Average
Public Access
Sign in to save

Overview

Emigrant Dam and Lake are located 7.5 miles southeast of Ashland, Oregon on Emigrant Creek. The dam was constructed in 1924 and had modified construction from 1958 to1961. There are three dikes on Emigrant Lake in addition to the dam. The reservoir regulates Green Springs Powerplant discharges and provides additional storage for irrigation. Columbia Basin Teletype (CBTT) = EMI. Project: Rogue River Basin Project. Region: Pacific Northwest. Elevation: 2245ft.

Water Source Data

Asset TypeReservoir
Flow RateUnknown
Seasonal FlowNo (perennial)
Depth

Water Intelligence Score Breakdown

Total: 43/100
Flow RateGeologicalLegal RightsSustainabilityRarity
Flow Rate
Yield & consistency
5/25
Geological
Formation quality
12/20
Legal Rights
Rights clarity
6/20
Sustainability
Long-term viability
15/20
Rarity
Scarcity premium
5/15

Risk Assessment

Overall: High(56/100)
Dry-up Risk
Medium
18/40

Source depletion probability

LowCritical
Legal Risk
Critical
30/35

Rights & regulatory exposure

LowCritical
Environmental
Medium
8/25

Contamination & ecosystem risk

LowCritical

Drought Conditions

156
Moderate Drought
DSCI: Drought Severity & Coverage Index (0-500)
0100200300400500

Geological Intelligence

Formation & aquifer context
Rock Type
Unknown
Not classified

Formation type not classified

Aquifer Type
Not specified

Aquifer classification unavailable

Formation
Basin
Elevation
2,244.8 ft
684 m
Region

Land Details

Public Access
Acreage
Asking Price
Not listed
Buildable
Unknown
Zoning
Parcel ID

Water Rights

Unverified

Rights Status Unknown

Not yet researched

Water rights for this asset have not been independently verified. Title research and jurisdictional review are required before any acquisition.

  • Requires title and rights research
  • Contact state water resources agency
  • Budget for legal due diligence

Disclaimer: Water rights information is provided for research and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Rights status, seniority, transferability, and enforceability vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Always consult a licensed water rights attorney and verify status with the relevant state water resources agency before any acquisition or use decision.

Read full disclaimer

Groundwater Monitoring

Market Comparables

Regulatory & News Alerts

Nearby Market Activity

Location

Latitude42.1612953
Longitude-122.6053697
State/ProvinceOregon
County
CountryUSA
View on Google Maps

Data Sources & Attribution

Updated Apr 7, 2026
Primary Source
usbr_rise
ID: usbr-7174
Source

Data is sourced from public and authoritative providers. Hi3 Water aggregates, normalizes, and scores records but does not assert ownership of underlying source data. Always verify critical details with the primary source before any decision.

Data Quality

Silver Quality
Gold = Field verified + lab tested
Silver = Reported + partial verification
Bronze = User reported
Unverified = Pending review

Similar Assets