Painted Hills Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Painted Hills Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 79.1% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,884 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00658 |
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
PAPE GROUP
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Painted Hills Reservoir?
Painted Hills 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 Painted Hills Reservoir?
Painted Hills Reservoir is owned by PAPE GROUP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Painted Hills Reservoir built?
Painted Hills Reservoir was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Painted Hills Reservoir?
Painted Hills Reservoir 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 Painted Hills Reservoir?
Painted Hills Reservoir has a dam height of 42 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 Painted Hills Reservoir last inspected?
Painted Hills Reservoir was last inspected on October 30, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.