Balm Creek Reservoir

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyBaker
Nearest CityRICHLAND
River/StreamBALM CREEK - BALM CREEK & UNION SP
Coordinates44.96988, -117.49100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,550 acre-ft
Max Storage3,550 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,926 acre-ft
Surface Area112 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHARRY H JACOBS & SONS
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/28/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR00406
Federal IDOR00406
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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