Van Conklin Dam #5 is an earth dam located in Wasco County, Oregon, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Van Conklin Dam #5
The primary purpose of Van Conklin Dam #5 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Edward Van Conklin (private). It impounds the Unnamed Trib/white River near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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 10/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wasco |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Trib/white River |
| Coordinates | 45.15725, -121.33624 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Edward Van Conklin |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03736 |
| Federal ID | OR03736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |