Green Point-lower (no. 1) is an earth dam located in Hood River County, Oregon, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 558 ft long, taller than 89% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Green Point-lower (no. 1)
The primary purpose of Green Point-lower (no. 1) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Farmers Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Green Point Creek near Hood River.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 558 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 275 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 10/11/2018.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Hood River |
| Nearest City | Hood River |
| River/Stream | Green Point Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.64902, -121.67161 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 558 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 211 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Farmers Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00128 |
| Federal ID | OR00128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |