Pine Creek Dam (Crook)
Key Takeaway
Pine Creek Dam (Crook) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 35 ft (taller than 69.6% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00191 |
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
SHOTGUN CREEK RANCH, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pine Creek Dam (Crook)?
Pine Creek Dam (Crook) 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 Pine Creek Dam (Crook)?
Pine Creek Dam (Crook) is owned by SHOTGUN CREEK RANCH, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pine Creek Dam (Crook) built?
Pine Creek Dam (Crook) was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Pine Creek Dam (Crook)?
Pine Creek Dam (Crook) 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 Pine Creek Dam (Crook)?
Pine Creek Dam (Crook) has a dam height of 35 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 Pine Creek Dam (Crook) last inspected?
Pine Creek Dam (Crook) was last inspected on August 24, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.