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Silver Creek Reservoir
Oregon · Reservoir
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Silver Creek Reservoir is 69°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 14201500, 8.3 miles away.
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 69°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 14201500, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ft³/s over 43 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 7 ft³/s over 43 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Oregon yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BUTTE CREEK AT MONITOR, OR (8.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 12:00 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.