Walch Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyJackson
Nearest CityShady Cove
River/StreamINDIAN & DYER CREEKS+BEAR GULC
Coordinates42.60203, -122.72957

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length1,070 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,150 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge691 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSnattlerake Hills, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00246
Federal IDOR00246
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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