Micke
Micke is an earth dam located in Lake County, Oregon. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Micke
The primary purpose of Micke is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dan & Nina Micke (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Coordinates | 42.19695, -120.63367 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAN & NINA MICKE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR04002 |
| Federal ID | OR04002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |