Big Creek #1 (Lower)

Lincoln County, Oregon (near Newport)

River/Stream: Big Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
315 ft
Reservoir Storage
272 acre-ft
Year Completed
1951
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
550 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-06-29

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

Condition Assessment: Unsatisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OR00225
State
Oregon (OR)
Coordinates
44.65491, -124.04379
Age
75 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.