Wheaton Creek Reservoir
Wheaton Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wheaton Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Wheaton Creek Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bert W. Hawkins (private). It impounds the Wheaton Creek near Westfall.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 440 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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 04/08/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Nearest City | Westfall |
| River/Stream | Wheaton Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.15142, -117.87436 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 440 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BERT W. HAWKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00269 |
| Federal ID | OR00269 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |