Hyde Lake Dam

SPRAGUE RIVER, TRIB TO· Klamath, Oregon· Built 1973· Earth· 33 ft tall

Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Hyde Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height	33 ft (taller than 66.3% in OR)
Dam Length	710 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	2.9K acre-ft
Normal Storage	2.9K acre-ft

Surface Area	227 acres
Drainage Area	29 sq mi
Max Discharge	100 cfs
Year Completed	1973 (53 years old)
NID ID	OR00721

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: August 4, 2016

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

DAYTON O HYDE

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hyde Lake Dam?

Hyde Lake Dam 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 Hyde Lake Dam?

Hyde Lake Dam is owned by DAYTON O HYDE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hyde Lake Dam built?

Hyde Lake Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Hyde Lake Dam?

Hyde Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hyde Lake Dam?

Hyde Lake Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Hyde Lake Dam last inspected?

Hyde Lake Dam was last inspected on August 4, 2016. 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.