Owyhee Dam

Oregon, Malheur County, OWYHEE RIVER

Location

StateOregon
CountyMalheur
RiverOWYHEE RIVER
Coordinates43.64200, -117.24270

Physical Characteristics

NID Height417 ft
Dam Height417 ft
Dam Length833 ft
NID Storage1,120,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,120,000 acre-ft
Surface Area13,900 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1932
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameLake Owyhee

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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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