Cold Springs
Key Takeaway
Cold Springs is classified as high hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1907 and is 119 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. 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 | 100 ft (taller than 93.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 3,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,550 acres |
| Drainage Area | 188 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00590 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cold Springs?
Cold Springs 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 Cold Springs?
Cold Springs is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cold Springs built?
Cold Springs was completed in 1907, making it 119 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 Cold Springs?
Cold Springs 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 Cold Springs?
Cold Springs has a dam height of 100 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 Cold Springs last inspected?
Cold Springs was last inspected on July 10, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.