Collins Dam (wheeler)
Collins Dam (wheeler) is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Oregon, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Collins Dam (wheeler)
The primary purpose of Collins Dam (wheeler) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by 4b Trust (private). It impounds the Fry Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 790 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 255 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 12/04/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wheeler |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Fry Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.50192, -119.97590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | 4B TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/04/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00438 |
| Federal ID | OR00438 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |