Lucky

TRIB BIG LAKE· Lake, Oregon· Built 1966· Gravity·
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Lucky is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Length790 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area220 acres
Max Discharge7,929 cfs
Year Completed1966 (60 years old)
NID IDOR00728

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: October 12, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

DOI BLM

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lucky?

Lucky 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 Lucky?

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

When was Lucky built?

Lucky was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Lucky?

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

When was Lucky last inspected?

Lucky was last inspected on October 12, 2017. 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.