Case Creek Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Case Creek Dam 1 is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 39.8% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 352 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 581 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00504 |
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
DOUGLAS & PATRICIA KRAHMER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Case Creek Dam 1?
Case Creek Dam 1 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 Case Creek Dam 1?
Case Creek Dam 1 is owned by DOUGLAS & PATRICIA KRAHMER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Case Creek Dam 1 built?
Case Creek Dam 1 was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Case Creek Dam 1?
Case Creek Dam 1 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 Case Creek Dam 1?
Case Creek Dam 1 has a dam height of 23 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 Case Creek Dam 1 last inspected?
Case Creek Dam 1 was last inspected on August 5, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.