Mortimer Canyon Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyHarney
Nearest CityNO DOWNSTREAM SETTLEMENT
River/StreamMORTIMER CANYON CREEK
Coordinates43.64498, -118.76944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length605 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Normal Storage212 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge900 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerROBERT SMITH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/07/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR00173
Federal IDOR00173
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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