Wallowa Lake

Wallowa County, Oregon (near Joseph)

River/Stream: Wallowa River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
40 ft
Dam Length
190 ft
Reservoir Storage
49,257 acre-ft
Year Completed
1931
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,420 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-08-25

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OR00465
State
Oregon (OR)
Coordinates
45.33514, -117.22263
Age
95 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.