Becker
Becker is an other dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Becker
The primary purpose of Becker is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by The Ranch Holding Company Llc (private). It impounds the North Fork Indian Creek near Westfall.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Nearest City | Westfall |
| River/Stream | North Fork Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.02025, -117.86804 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | THE RANCH HOLDING COMPANY LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00090 |
| Federal ID | OR00090 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |