Rink Creek Reservoir
Rink Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Coos County, Oregon, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Rink Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Rink Creek Reservoir 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 City Of Coquille (local government). It impounds the Rink & Walker Creeks near Coquille.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1939, 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 02/03/2020.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| Nearest City | Coquille |
| River/Stream | Rink & Walker Creeks |
| Coordinates | 43.17612, -124.13868 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF COQUILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00134 |
| Federal ID | OR00134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |