Smith Lake
Smith Lake is an earth dam located in Baker County, Oregon, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Lake
The primary purpose of Smith Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Williams Land (private). It impounds the Powder River near Haines.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,687 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,155 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 05/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Baker |
| Nearest City | Haines |
| River/Stream | Powder River |
| Coordinates | 44.78417, -117.79415 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,687 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,155 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,155 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLIAMS LAND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00328 |
| Federal ID | OR00328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |