Dick Dam
Dick Dam is an earth dam located in Crook County, Oregon, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Dick Dam
The primary purpose of Dick Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by The Nature Conservancy (private). It impounds the Lost Creek near Post.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 11/02/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Crook |
| Nearest City | Post |
| River/Stream | Lost Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.15434, -120.31316 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,343 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | THE NATURE CONSERVANCY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00161 |
| Federal ID | OR00161 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |