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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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyHarney
Nearest CityCrane
River/StreamTributary Of Little Crane Creek
Coordinates43.52500, -118.42456

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height27 ft
Dam Length27 ft
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage76 acre-ft
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Max Discharge3,235 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerDOI BLM
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/24/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR04058
Federal IDOR04058
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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