Fred Scott Reservoir
Fred Scott Reservoir is an earth dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1921. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fred Scott Reservoir
The primary purpose of Fred Scott Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ralph Eason (private). It impounds the Indian Ford Creek near Nyssa.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 102 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1921, 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 12/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Nearest City | Nyssa |
| River/Stream | Indian Ford Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.75234, -117.55621 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 960 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RALPH EASON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00068 |
| Federal ID | OR00068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |