Mckenzie Canyon Dam is an earth dam located in Deschutes County, Oregon, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 325 ft long. 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 Mckenzie Canyon Dam
The primary purpose of Mckenzie Canyon Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Squaw Creek Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Squaw Creek near Maupin.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Nearest City | Maupin |
| River/Stream | Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.31224, -121.42102 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Squaw Creek Irrigation Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00315 |
| Federal ID | OR00315 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |