Big Creek #1 (lower)

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityNewport
River/StreamBig Creek
Coordinates44.65491, -124.04379

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length315 ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage272 acre-ft
Max Storage272 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge550 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Newport
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection06/29/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00225
Federal IDOR00225
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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