Stinking Water Reservoir

PINE CREEK, TRIB TO· Harney, Oregon· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Stinking Water Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.6% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDOR03200

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

DOI BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

Federal Government

Nearby Dams

Vanderveer Dam

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Low Hazard 45 ft

Beede North

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Significant Hazard 12 ft

Beede South

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Significant Hazard 22 ft

Sitz Reservoir

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Low Hazard 22 ft

Miller Reservoir (Harney)

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Low Hazard 48 ft

Griffin Creek Dam

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Significant Hazard 44 ft

Stinking Water Creek

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Significant Hazard 71 ft

Corcoran

Harney, OR

Significant Hazard 39 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Stinking Water Reservoir?

Stinking Water 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 Stinking Water Reservoir?

Stinking Water Reservoir is owned by DOI BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Stinking Water Reservoir?

Stinking Water 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 Stinking Water Reservoir?

Stinking Water Reservoir has a dam height of 10 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.

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.