Lower Clark Reservoir

U. TO BULL CREEK· Malheur, Oregon· Built 2004· Gravity·
Low Hazard Other Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Lower Clark Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage133 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge579 cfs
Year Completed2004 (22 years old)
NID IDOR00073

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: September 18, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

DOI BLM

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lower Clark Reservoir?

Lower Clark 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 Lower Clark Reservoir?

Lower Clark Reservoir is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lower Clark Reservoir built?

Lower Clark Reservoir was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 Lower Clark Reservoir?

Lower Clark Reservoir serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Lower Clark Reservoir last inspected?

Lower Clark Reservoir was last inspected on September 18, 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.