Opal Springs

Oregon — Jefferson County — Crooked River

Location

StateOregon
CountyJefferson
RiverCrooked River
Coordinates44.48620, -121.29830

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length177 ft
NID Storage119 acre-ft
Max Storage119 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 24, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1985
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDesschutes Valley Water District

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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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