Mud Lake
Mud Lake is a gravity dam located in Lake County, Oregon, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mud Lake
The primary purpose of Mud Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Fish Creek near Cox Ranch.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 962 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,813 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,250 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 10/12/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Cox Ranch |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.21153, -119.71666 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 962 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,813 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,813 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,236 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00569 |
| Federal ID | OR00569 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |