Pyles Canyon 2 is an earth dam located in Union County, Oregon, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 1,550 ft long, taller than 87% 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 Pyles Canyon 2
The primary purpose of Pyles Canyon 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Seven Diamond Ranch (private). It impounds the Pyles Creek near Union.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 08/05/2019.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Union |
| River/Stream | Pyles Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.11825, -117.83775 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 221 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 164 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Seven Diamond Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00654 |
| Federal ID | OR00654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |