Dallas Lake Reservoir

BUTCHER CREEK· Lake, Oregon· Built 1959· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Dallas Lake Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 54.8% in OR)
Dam Length790 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage920 acre-ft
Surface Area94 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDOR00331

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: October 7, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

SPARROWK FAMILY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dallas Lake Reservoir?

Dallas Lake 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 Dallas Lake Reservoir?

Dallas Lake Reservoir is owned by SPARROWK FAMILY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dallas Lake Reservoir built?

Dallas Lake Reservoir was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Dallas Lake Reservoir?

Dallas Lake 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 Dallas Lake Reservoir?

Dallas Lake Reservoir has a dam height of 28 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 Dallas Lake Reservoir last inspected?

Dallas Lake Reservoir was last inspected on October 7, 2015. 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.