Owyhee Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyMalheur
Nearest CityOWYHEE
River/StreamOWYHEE RIVER
Coordinates43.64200, -117.24270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height417 ft
Dam Height417 ft
Dam Length833 ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,120,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,120,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,120,000 acre-ft
Surface Area13,900 acres
Drainage Area10,382 sq mi
Max Discharge30,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/14/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00582
Federal IDOR00582
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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