Suttle is a concrete dam located in Jefferson County, Oregon, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 6 ft6 ft tall and 80 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Suttle
The primary purpose of Suttle 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 Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Lake Creek near Camp Sherman.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 270 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 07/26/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Camp Sherman |
| River/Stream | Lake Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.42610, -121.73000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 270 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00718 |
| Federal ID | OR00718 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |