Sams Valley
Oregon — Jackson County — EAST FORK SAMS, WEST FORK SAMS, & MINERA
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| River | EAST FORK SAMS, WEST FORK SAMS, & MINERA |
| Coordinates | 42.52774, -122.98959 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 15, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | SAMS VALLEY IRRIGATION ASSOC. |
| 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.