Vanderveer Dam
Vanderveer Dam is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Vanderveer Dam
The primary purpose of Vanderveer Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Donald Dryer, Drewsey, 97904 (private). It impounds the Dry Creek near Drewsey.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 164 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1920, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2018.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | Drewsey |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.77310, -118.55117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 164 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DONALD DRYER, DREWSEY, 97904 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00028 |
| Federal ID | OR00028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |