Squaw Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Oregon, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 180 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Squaw Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Squaw Lake Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Squaw Creek near Applegate, Or.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across. Completed in 1957, 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 05/08/2019.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Applegate, Or |
| River/Stream | Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.03715, -123.02442 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00538 |
| Federal ID | OR00538 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |