Big Swamp Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Big Swamp Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1908 and is 118 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 0.6% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 33 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00602 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
STEVE SIMMONS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Swamp Reservoir?
Big Swamp Reservoir is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Big Swamp Reservoir?
Big Swamp Reservoir is owned by STEVE SIMMONS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Swamp Reservoir built?
Big Swamp Reservoir was completed in 1908, making it 118 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Big Swamp Reservoir?
Big Swamp Reservoir serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Swamp Reservoir?
Big Swamp Reservoir has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.