Maher Dam
Maher Dam is an earth dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Maher Dam
The primary purpose of Maher Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Oregon Dept Of State Lands (state). It impounds the Field Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Field Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.41806, -117.07222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | OREGON DEPT OF STATE LANDS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00118 |
| Federal ID | OR00118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |