Thief Valley Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyUnion
Nearest CityKEATING
River/StreamPOWDER RIVER
Coordinates45.01270, -117.78100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height73 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length390 ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage13,307 acre-ft
Max Storage13,307 acre-ft
Surface Area807 acres
Drainage Area914 sq mi
Max Discharge32,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00592
Federal IDOR00592
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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