Owen

LITTLE BUTTE CREEK, TRIB TO· Jackson, Oregon· Built 1975· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Owen is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 62.3% in OR)
Dam Length375 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage55 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge526 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDOR00636

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: July 6, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

KENNETH OWEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Owen?

Owen 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 Owen?

Owen is owned by KENNETH OWEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Owen built?

Owen was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Owen?

Owen 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 Owen?

Owen has a dam height of 31 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 Owen last inspected?

Owen was last inspected on July 6, 2016. 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.