Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake)

BULLARD CREEK· Lake, Oregon· Concrete· 35 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Debris Control Local Government

Key Takeaway

Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake) is classified as high hazard in Oregon. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 69.6% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDOR03780

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 26, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

TOWN OF LAKEVIEW (WATER COMM)

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake)?

Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake)?

Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake) is owned by TOWN OF LAKEVIEW (WATER COMM) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake)?

Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Debris Control. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake)?

Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake) has a dam height of 35 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 Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake) last inspected?

Bullard Creek F.R.S. ( Lake) was last inspected on August 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.