Hyde Lake Dam
Hyde Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hyde Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hyde Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dayton O Hyde (private). It impounds the Sprague River, Trib To near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 227 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,870 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 08/04/2016.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Sprague River, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 42.61802, -121.63999 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,870 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,870 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,870 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 227 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAYTON O HYDE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00721 |
| Federal ID | OR00721 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |