Mud Creek Dam
Mud Creek Dam is a gravity dam located in Malheur County, Oregon, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mud Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Mud Creek 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 Mud Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 295 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 09/19/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Malheur |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.10294, -117.54492 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 76 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03704 |
| Federal ID | OR03704 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |