Eagle Lake Dam
Eagle Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Union County, Oregon, built in 1920. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Eagle Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Eagle Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Phillips & Ingle Ditch Company, C/o Mile Miller (private). It impounds the Eagle Lake near Richland.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 127 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 844 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1920, 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 08/04/2020.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Richland |
| River/Stream | Eagle Lake |
| Coordinates | 45.12518, -117.34206 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 127 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 844 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 844 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 844 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 212 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PHILLIPS & INGLE DITCH COMPANY, C/O MILE MILLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00080 |
| Federal ID | OR00080 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |