McKay Dam

Oregon — Umatilla County — MCKAY CREEK

Location

StateOregon
CountyUmatilla
RiverMCKAY CREEK
Coordinates45.60620, -118.79520

Physical Characteristics

NID Height165 ft
Dam Height165 ft
Dam Length2,700 ft
NID Storage71,534 acre-ft
Max Storage71,534 acre-ft
Surface Area1,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 2, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameMcKay Reservoir

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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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