Empire Lake, Lower
Oregon — Coos County — CHICKNESS CREEK, TRIB TO
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| River | CHICKNESS CREEK, TRIB TO |
| Coordinates | 43.39648, -124.26306 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| NID Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | January 22, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1935 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF COOS BAY |
| Other Name | None |
Location Map
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.