4Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Hood River County, Oregon
Hood River County has 4 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Hood River County is 79 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Clear Branch at 110 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Branch | High | Unsatisfactory | 110 | Irrigation | 1969 |
| Green Point-lower (no. 1) | Significant | Not assessed | 43 | Irrigation | 1938 |
| Green Point-upper (no. 2) | Significant | Not assessed | 31 | Irrigation | 1937 |
| Badger Lake (hood River) | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Irrigation | 1942 |