Heart Lake Or Deep Lake

FISHHOLE CREEK WATERSHED· Lake, Oregon· Built 1898· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Heart Lake Or Deep Lake is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1898 and is 128 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.6% in OR)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage185 acre-ft
Normal Storage185 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge40 cfs
Year Completed1898 (128 years old)
NID IDOR01521

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

GLIBERT LAPHAM - USA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Heart Lake Or Deep Lake?

Heart Lake Or Deep Lake 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 Heart Lake Or Deep Lake?

Heart Lake Or Deep Lake is owned by GLIBERT LAPHAM - USA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Heart Lake Or Deep Lake built?

Heart Lake Or Deep Lake was completed in 1898, making it 128 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 Heart Lake Or Deep Lake?

Heart Lake Or Deep Lake serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Heart Lake Or Deep Lake?

Heart Lake Or Deep Lake has a dam height of 10 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.

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.