Silver Creek
Key Takeaway
Silver Creek is classified as high hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 89.2% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00622 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF SILVERTON
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Creek?
Silver Creek is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Silver Creek?
Silver Creek is owned by CITY OF SILVERTON (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver Creek built?
Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek?
Silver Creek serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Silver Creek?
Silver Creek has a dam height of 65 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 Silver Creek last inspected?
Silver Creek was last inspected on September 18, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.