Twin Springs Dam
Twin Springs Dam is a gravity dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Twin Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Twin Springs 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 Tributary Of Little Crane Creek near Crane.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 27 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | Crane |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Little Crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.52500, -118.42456 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 3,235 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR04058 |
| Federal ID | OR04058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |