Rivers End Dam
Rivers End Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Oregon, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Rivers End Dam
The primary purpose of Rivers End Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rivers End Ranch (private). It impounds the Chewaucan River near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 650 acres, has a storage capacity of 1,839 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 590 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 10/11/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Chewaucan River |
| Coordinates | 42.51559, -120.25223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,839 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,839 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 650 acres |
| Drainage Area | 590 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RIVERS END RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR02852 |
| Federal ID | OR02852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |