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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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Paulina |
| River/Stream | Grindstone Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.11691, -119.82637 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 169 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 89 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | G.I. RANCH CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00642 |
| Federal ID | OR00642 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |