Krumbo Dam

KRUMBO CREEK· Harney, Oregon· Built 1957· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Water Supply Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Krumbo Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1957 and is 69 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 69.6% in OR)
Dam Length505 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage5.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.2K acre-ft
Surface Area198 acres
Drainage Area33 sq mi
Max Discharge966 cfs
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)
NID IDOR00575

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 19, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Krumbo Dam?

Krumbo 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 Krumbo Dam?

Krumbo Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Krumbo Dam built?

Krumbo Dam was completed in 1957, making it 69 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 Krumbo Dam?

Krumbo Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Krumbo Dam?

Krumbo Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Krumbo Dam last inspected?

Krumbo Dam was last inspected on August 19, 2018. 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.