Salt Lick Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Salt Lick Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1933 and is 93 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 39.8% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00089 |
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
VERNON WARN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Salt Lick Reservoir?
Salt Lick 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 Salt Lick Reservoir?
Salt Lick Reservoir is owned by VERNON WARN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Salt Lick Reservoir built?
Salt Lick Reservoir was completed in 1933, making it 93 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 Salt Lick Reservoir?
Salt Lick 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 Salt Lick Reservoir?
Salt Lick Reservoir 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 Salt Lick Reservoir last inspected?
Salt Lick Reservoir was last inspected on January 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.