Sparks
Sparks is an earth dam located in Deschutes County, Oregon. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sparks
The primary purpose of Sparks is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Soda Creek near Bend.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles.
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 07/26/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Nearest City | Bend |
| River/Stream | Soda Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.01440, -121.73000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03708 |
| Federal ID | OR03708 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |