Rivers End Dam

CHEWAUCAN RIVER· Lake, Oregon· Built 1997· Earth· 23 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Rivers End Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 39.8% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage1.8K acre-ft
Surface Area650 acres
Drainage Area590 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)
NID IDOR02852

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 11, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

RIVERS END RANCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rivers End Dam?

Rivers End Dam 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 Rivers End Dam?

Rivers End Dam is owned by RIVERS END RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rivers End Dam built?

Rivers End Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Rivers End Dam?

Rivers End Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Rivers End Dam?

Rivers End Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Rivers End Dam last inspected?

Rivers End Dam was last inspected on October 11, 2018. 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.