Echave Reservoir (malheur)
Echave Reservoir (malheur) is an earth dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Echave Reservoir (malheur)
The primary purpose of Echave Reservoir (malheur) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Echave (private). It impounds the Jackson Creek near Mcdermitt.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 259 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 122 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 04/09/2020.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Nearest City | Mcdermitt |
| River/Stream | Jackson Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.21912, -117.70758 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 259 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 292 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN ECHAVE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00164 |
| Federal ID | OR00164 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |