Parsnip Creek Diversion is an earth dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 42 ft42 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 88% 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 Parsnip Creek Diversion
The primary purpose of Parsnip Creek Diversion is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jaca Brothers (private). It impounds the Parsnip Creek near Rome.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 475 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 11/12/2020.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| Nearest City | Rome |
| River/Stream | Parsnip Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.78677, -117.15188 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 475 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Jaca Brothers |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00625 |
| Federal ID | OR00625 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |