Butte

Malheur County, Oregon (near NYSSA)

River/Stream: BUTTE CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
14 ft
Dam Length
1,077 ft
Reservoir Storage
500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1918
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
670 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2011-08-24

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OR00048
State
Oregon (OR)
Coordinates
43.43078, -117.74318
Age
108 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.