Wampler-werth
Wampler-werth is an earth dam located in Crook County, Oregon, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Wampler-werth
The primary purpose of Wampler-werth is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wampler-werth (private). It impounds the Central Oregon I.d. Canal near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 03/14/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Central Oregon I.d. Canal |
| Coordinates | 44.27364, -121.01367 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,149 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WAMPLER-WERTH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00745 |
| Federal ID | OR00745 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |