Cyrus Reservoir
Cyrus Reservoir is an earth dam located in Deschutes County, Oregon, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cyrus Reservoir
The primary purpose of Cyrus Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Keith Cyrus (private). It impounds the Squaw Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 02/18/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.26950, -121.48412 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KEITH CYRUS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00446 |
| Federal ID | OR00446 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |