Owyhee Dam

Oregon — Malheur County

Location

StateOregon
CountyMalheur
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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1932
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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