Galesville

Oregon — Douglas County — Cow Creek, Umpqua River

Location

StateOregon
CountyDouglas
RiverCow Creek, Umpqua River
Coordinates42.84900, -123.17880

Physical Characteristics

NID Height167 ft
Dam Height163 ft
Dam Length950 ft
NID Storage117,000 acre-ft
Max Storage117,000 acre-ft
Surface Area640 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1985
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDouglas County, Oregon

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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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