Camp Creek Reservoir (baker) is an earth dam located in Baker County, Oregon, built in 1932. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 380 ft long, taller than 90% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Camp Creek Reservoir (baker)
The primary purpose of Camp Creek Reservoir (baker) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usarupp Ranch (private). It impounds the Camp Creek & Bull Run Creek near Hereford.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 90 square miles. Completed in 1932, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/06/2018.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Baker |
| Nearest City | Hereford |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek & Bull Run Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.46535, -118.08812 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Usarupp Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00020 |
| Federal ID | OR00020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |