Shipler Reservoir
Shipler Reservoir is an earth dam located in Curry County, Oregon, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Shipler Reservoir
The primary purpose of Shipler Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sea Wind Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Big Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 02/05/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Curry |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.87807, -124.49206 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,640 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SEA WIND FARMS, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00695 |
| Federal ID | OR00695 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |