Scott Dam
Scott Dam is an earth dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scott Dam
The primary purpose of Scott Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by William Butler (private). It impounds the Jerry Creek near Juntura.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 772 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century 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 07/21/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Nearest City | Juntura |
| River/Stream | Jerry Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.97307, -118.13210 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 772 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 146 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLIAM BUTLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00036 |
| Federal ID | OR00036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |