Bear Creek

Oregon — Clatsop County — BEAR CREEK

Location

StateOregon
CountyClatsop
RiverBEAR CREEK
Coordinates46.11788, -123.63987

Physical Characteristics

NID Height94 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length270 ft
NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 11, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF ASTORIA
Other NameNone

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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