Buether Upper Reservoir
Oregon — Sherman County — COTTONWOOD CANYON
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Sherman |
| River | COTTONWOOD CANYON |
| Coordinates | 45.26582, -120.82117 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | December 8, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | PAULA SALOMON AND JUDY JUSTESEN |
| Other Name | Buether Dam #1 = Old Buether Dam |
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.