Owyhee Dam

Malheur County, Oregon (near OWYHEE)

River/Stream: OWYHEE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
417 ft
Dam Length
833 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,120,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1932
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
30,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-07-14

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OR00582
State
Oregon (OR)
Coordinates
43.64200, -117.24270
Age
94 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.