Mc Corral

FOLEY CREEK· Lake, Oregon· Built 1972· Gravity·
Low Hazard Water Supply Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Mc Corral is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Length740 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Max Discharge275 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDOR00676

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 13, 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 Mc Corral?

Mc Corral 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 Mc Corral?

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

When was Mc Corral built?

Mc Corral was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Mc Corral?

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

When was Mc Corral last inspected?

Mc Corral was last inspected on October 13, 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.