Unity Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyBaker
Nearest CityHEREFORD
River/StreamBURNT RIVER
Coordinates44.50410, -118.18060

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height82 ft
Dam Height82 ft
Dam Length694 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25,500 acre-ft
Max Storage25,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage24,970 acre-ft
Surface Area960 acres
Drainage Area311 sq mi
Max Discharge10,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00593
Federal IDOR00593
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams