Malone Diversion
Key Takeaway
Malone Diversion is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1923 and is 103 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 63.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 350 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00587 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
RECLAMATION
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Malone Diversion?
Malone Diversion 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 Malone Diversion?
Malone Diversion is owned by RECLAMATION (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Malone Diversion built?
Malone Diversion was completed in 1923, making it 103 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 Malone Diversion?
Malone Diversion serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Malone Diversion?
Malone Diversion has a dam height of 32 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.