Empire Lake, Lower

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyCoos
Nearest CityEMPIRE
River/StreamCHICKNESS CREEK, TRIB TO
Coordinates43.39648, -124.26306

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length50 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage192 acre-ft
Max Storage192 acre-ft
Normal Storage192 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge82 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF COOS BAY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection01/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR00405
Federal IDOR00405
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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