Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake)
Key Takeaway
Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 33.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00356 |
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
CALEB & KACIE HOLLAND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake)?
Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake) 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 Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake)?
Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake) is owned by CALEB & KACIE HOLLAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake) built?
Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake) was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake)?
Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake) serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake)?
Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake) has a dam height of 21 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 Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake) last inspected?
Willow Creek Reservoir (Lake) was last inspected on July 5, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.