Sparks is an earth dam located in Deschutes County, Oregon, built in 2002. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 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 Sparks
The primary purpose of Sparks is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Stephen Sparks (private).
The dam stands 19 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Coordinates | 44.37466, -121.37609 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Stephen Sparks |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR04082 |
| Federal ID | OR04082 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |