Sarvis
Sarvis is an earth dam located in Crook County, Oregon, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Sarvis
The primary purpose of Sarvis is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Waibel Ranches Llc (private). It impounds the Sarvis Creek near Post.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 05/07/2018.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Post |
| River/Stream | Sarvis Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.11055, -120.21911 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 766 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WAIBEL RANCHES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00509 |
| Federal ID | OR00509 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |