Rock Creek Dam

Malheur County, Oregon (near HWY 95)

River/Stream: ROCK CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
17 ft
Dam Length
440 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
690 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-04-03

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OR00623
State
Oregon (OR)
Coordinates
42.88582, -117.37179
Age
87 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.