Wirth Reservoir

Oregon — Baker County — BIG CREEK

Location

StateOregon
CountyBaker
RiverBIG CREEK
Coordinates44.98816, -117.64485

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length545 ft
NID Storage59 acre-ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 26, 2017
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMARY LOUISE WIRTH
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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