Squaw Creek Id Reservoir
Squaw Creek Id Reservoir is an earth dam located in Deschutes County, Oregon, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Squaw Creek Id Reservoir
The primary purpose of Squaw Creek Id Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Three Sisters Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Squaw Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 4,030 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 73 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 600 acre-feet. Completed in 1965, 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 02/19/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.26822, -121.49845 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 73 acres |
| Max Discharge | 43 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | THREE SISTERS IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00413 |
| Federal ID | OR00413 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |