Crows Nest Reservoir

UNNAMED TO DRY CREEK· Malheur, Oregon· Built 2004· Gravity·
Low Hazard Other Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Crows Nest Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge873 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDOR01477

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 24, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

DOI BLM

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Crows Nest Reservoir?

Crows Nest 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 Crows Nest Reservoir?

Crows Nest Reservoir is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Crows Nest Reservoir built?

Crows Nest Reservoir was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Crows Nest Reservoir?

Crows Nest Reservoir serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Crows Nest Reservoir last inspected?

Crows Nest Reservoir was last inspected on September 24, 2019. 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.