Hicks Canyon Dam
Hicks Canyon Dam is a gravity dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hicks Canyon Dam
The primary purpose of Hicks Canyon Dam 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 Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Unnamed To Antelope Reservoir.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 09/18/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| River/Stream | Unnamed To Antelope Reservoir |
| Coordinates | 42.85858, -117.16797 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,069 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03698 |
| Federal ID | OR03698 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |