Drews
Key Takeaway
Drews is classified as high hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1914 and is 112 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 | 60 ft (taller than 87.8% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 65.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,754 acres |
| Drainage Area | 212 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00049 |
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
LAKEVIEW WATER USERS INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Drews?
Drews 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 Drews?
Drews is owned by LAKEVIEW WATER USERS INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Drews built?
Drews was completed in 1914, making it 112 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 Drews?
Drews 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 Drews?
Drews has a dam height of 60 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 Drews last inspected?
Drews was last inspected on August 26, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.