Opal Springs

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyJefferson
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamCrooked River
Coordinates44.48620, -121.29830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length177 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage119 acre-ft
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area3,800 sq mi
Max Discharge10,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerDesschutes Valley Water District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/24/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR02591
Federal IDOR02591
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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