Haskins Creek Dam
Haskins Creek Dam is an other dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Haskins Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Haskins Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mcminnville Water And Light (local government). It impounds the Haskins Creek; Trib/yamhill River near Camp Yamhill.
The dam stands 85 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a storage capacity of 704 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2018.
At 85 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Camp Yamhill |
| River/Stream | Haskins Creek; Trib/yamhill River |
| Coordinates | 45.31134, -123.35702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | MCMINNVILLE WATER AND LIGHT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00115 |
| Federal ID | OR00115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |