Clear Creek Reservoir-west Fork
Clear Creek Reservoir-west Fork is an earth dam located in Baker County, Oregon, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Clear Creek Reservoir-west Fork
The primary purpose of Clear Creek Reservoir-west Fork is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tony Chetwood (private). It impounds the West Fork Of Clear Creek near Halfway.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 257 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century old.
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 10/15/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Baker |
| Nearest City | Halfway |
| River/Stream | West Fork Of Clear Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.06185, -117.15085 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 257 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TONY CHETWOOD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00095 |
| Federal ID | OR00095 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |