Griffin Creek Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyHarney
Nearest CityDREWSEY
River/StreamGRIFFIN CREEK
Coordinates43.88654, -118.54121

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage600 acre-ft
Max Storage600 acre-ft
Normal Storage475 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge824 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJOEL C. SWORD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/04/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR00233
Federal IDOR00233
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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