Willow Creek 3 (malheur)

High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyMalheur
Nearest CityBrogan
River/StreamWillow Creek
Coordinates44.35308, -117.67150

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height110 ft
Dam Height110 ft
Dam Length660 ft
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage49,000 acre-ft
Max Storage49,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage20,400 acre-ft
Surface Area480 acres
Drainage Area275 sq mi
Max Discharge17,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerOrchards Water Co
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection10/01/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00390
Federal IDOR00390
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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