Buck Butte Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Buck Butte Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 43.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 1,025 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 188 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00633 |
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
ROBERT VIEIRA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Buck Butte Reservoir?
Buck Butte 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 Buck Butte Reservoir?
Buck Butte Reservoir is owned by ROBERT VIEIRA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Buck Butte Reservoir built?
Buck Butte Reservoir was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Buck Butte Reservoir?
Buck Butte 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 Buck Butte Reservoir?
Buck Butte Reservoir has a dam height of 25 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.
When was Buck Butte Reservoir last inspected?
Buck Butte Reservoir was last inspected on August 11, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.