Sams Valley
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | GOLD HILL |
| River/Stream | EAST FORK SAMS, WEST FORK SAMS, & MINERA |
| Coordinates | 42.52774, -122.98959 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 890 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SAMS VALLEY IRRIGATION ASSOC. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |