Layton #2 Reservoir

Layton #2 Reservoir is an earth dam located in Crook County, Oregon, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Layton #2 Reservoir

The primary purpose of Layton #2 Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by G.i. Ranch Corporation (private). It impounds the Grindstone Creek near Paulina.

The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 89 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 03/04/2020.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyCrook
Nearest CityPaulina
River/StreamGrindstone Creek
Coordinates44.11691, -119.82637

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length450 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage400 acre-ft
Max Storage400 acre-ft
Normal Storage169 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area89 sq mi
Max Discharge1,120 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerG.I. RANCH CORPORATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/04/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR00642
Federal IDOR00642
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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