Howell
Howell is an earth dam located in Union County, Oregon, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Howell
The primary purpose of Howell is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Russell & Patricia Bingaham (private). It impounds the Grande Ronde River, Old Channel near Imbler.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 07/26/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Imbler |
| River/Stream | Grande Ronde River, Old Channel |
| Coordinates | 45.45472, -117.95181 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RUSSELL & PATRICIA BINGAHAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00655 |
| Federal ID | OR00655 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |