Shaniko Ranch is an earth dam located in Wasco County, Oregon. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall, taller than 89% 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 Shaniko Ranch
The primary purpose of Shaniko Ranch is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Shaniko Ranch (private).
The dam stands 44 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet.
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 10/03/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wasco |
| Coordinates | 44.99489, -120.73404 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Shaniko Ranch |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03976 |
| Federal ID | OR03976 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |