Haskins Creek Dam is an other dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 85 ft85 ft tall and 280 ft long, taller than 97% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Haskins Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Haskins Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mcminnville Water and Light (local government). It impounds the Haskins Creek; Trib/yamhill River near Camp Yamhill.
The dam stands 85 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a storage capacity of 704 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/09/2018.
At 85 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Camp Yamhill |
| River/Stream | Haskins Creek; Trib/yamhill River |
| Coordinates | 45.31134, -123.35702 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,100 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mcminnville Water and Light |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00115 |
| Federal ID | OR00115 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |