Van Patton Lake Dam
Van Patton Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Baker County, Oregon, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Van Patton Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Van Patton Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Henry Steele (private). It impounds the North Fork Dutch Flat Creek near North Powder.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 434 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 643 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 09/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Baker |
| Nearest City | North Powder |
| River/Stream | North Fork Dutch Flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.95655, -118.18416 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 434 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 643 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 643 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HENRY STEELE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00034 |
| Federal ID | OR00034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |