Van Conklin Dam #4 is an earth dam located in Wasco County, Oregon, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 #4
The primary purpose of Van Conklin Dam #4 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rocky Ridge Ranch, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed, Trib/white River.
The dam stands 18 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 |
| River/Stream | Unnamed, Trib/white River |
| Coordinates | 45.15513, -121.34089 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rocky Ridge Ranch, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03826 |
| Federal ID | OR03826 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |