Camp Creek Reservoir (crook)
Camp Creek Reservoir (crook) is an earth dam located in Crook County, Oregon, built in 1945. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Camp Creek Reservoir (crook)
The primary purpose of Camp Creek Reservoir (crook) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ray Rickman (private). It impounds the Camp Creek near Post.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 47 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 189 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1945, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/24/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Post |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.95072, -120.38882 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1945 (81 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 189 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RAY RICKMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00150 |
| Federal ID | OR00150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |