Balm Creek Reservoir

Oregon — Baker County — BALM CREEK - BALM CREEK & UNION SP

Location

StateOregon
CountyBaker
RiverBALM CREEK - BALM CREEK & UNION SP
Coordinates44.96988, -117.49100

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length460 ft
NID Storage3,550 acre-ft
Max Storage3,550 acre-ft
Surface Area112 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 28, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHARRY H JACOBS & SONS
Other NameNone

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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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