Rink Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Coos County, Oregon, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 55 ft55 ft tall and 600 ft long, taller than 94% 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 Rink Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Rink Creek Reservoir 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 City of Coquille (local government). It impounds the Rink & Walker Creeks near Coquille.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 246 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1939, 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 02/03/2020.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| Nearest City | Coquille |
| River/Stream | Rink & Walker Creeks |
| Coordinates | 43.17612, -124.13868 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 246 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Coquille |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00134 |
| Federal ID | OR00134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |