Canyonville Reservoir is a concrete dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 58 ft58 ft tall and 310 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Canyonville Reservoir
The primary purpose of Canyonville Reservoir 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 City of Canyonville (local government). It impounds the West Fork Canyon Creek near Canyonville.
The dam stands 58 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 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 11/04/2020.
At 58 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Canyonville |
| River/Stream | West Fork Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.85723, -123.31712 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,783 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Canyonville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00683 |
| Federal ID | OR00683 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |