Oregon Dams
856 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
856
High Hazard
155
18.1%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
47
Average Age
67 yrs
Hazard Classification
High155 (18.1%)
Significant166 (19.4%)
Low535 (62.5%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory62 (7.2%)
Fair39 (4.6%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory47 (5.5%)
Not Rated708 (82.7%)
Federal
122
State
14
Local
94
Private
603
Tallest Dams
- Cougar Dam519 ft
- Detroit Dam463 ft
- Round Butte440 ft
- Owyhee Dam417 ft
- Brownlee395 ft
High Hazard Dams
- Cougar DamHigh
- Detroit DamHigh
- Round ButteHigh
- Owyhee DamHigh
- BrownleeHigh
Poor Condition Dams
- SmithUnsatisfactory
- Hosler (Reeder GulchUnsatisfactory
- Willow Creek 3 (Malheur)Unsatisfactory
- Clear BranchUnsatisfactory
- Bear CreekPoor
All Dams in Oregon
Showing 801–825 of 856
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek #1 (Lower) Lincoln County | 21 | 1951 | High | Unsatisfactory |
| Big Cliff Dam Marion County | 172 | 1954 | High | Not Available |
| Big Lake County | 10 | 1966 | Low | Fair |
| Bibby Dam Sherman County | 37 | 1962 | Low | Not Rated |
| Beyer Reservoir Clackamas County | 38 | 1968 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Berry Creek Douglas County | 148 | 1980 | High | Satisfactory |
| Berger Lake Marion County | 14 | 1953 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Bennett Dam Baker County | 23 | 1908 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bend Hydro (Mirrorpond) Deschutes County | 18 | 1905 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Belchers Dam Multnomah County | 28 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Beer S Reservoir Malheur County | 14 | 1914 | Low | Not Rated |
| Beede South Harney County | 22 | 1916 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Beede North Harney County | 12 | 1916 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Becker Malheur County | 10 | 1927 | Low | Not Rated |
| Beaver Pond Dam (Wheeler) Wheeler County | 31 | 1988 | Low | Not Rated |
| Beaverdam Pond Baker County | 11 | 1902 | Low | Not Rated |
| Beaver Creek (Union) Union County | 35 | 1915 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bear Creek (Crook) Crook County | 63 | 1984 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Bear Creek 3 Douglas County | 58 | 1973 | High | Fair |
| Bear Creek Clatsop County | 94 | 1953 | High | Poor |
| Bauer Reservoir Washington County | 17 | 1965 | Low | Not Rated |
| Bates Reservoir Grant County | 26 | 1949 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barry, Nick Reservoir Lake County | 29 | 1927 | Low | Not Rated |
| Barney Washington County | 165 | 1998 | High | Satisfactory |
| Barnes Butte Crook County | 33 | 1956 | High | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.