Dams in Lincoln County, Oregon
5Total Dams
5High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Lincoln County, Oregon
Lincoln County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 5 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Lincoln County is 61 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Olalla at 83 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olalla | High | Fair | 83 | Other | 1968 |
| Mill Creek | High | Fair | 74 | Water Supply | 1969 |
| Big Creek #2 (upper) | High | Unsatisfactory | 58 | Water Supply | 1970 |
| Spring Lake | High | Satisfactory | 26 | Recreation | |
| Big Creek #1 (lower) | High | Unsatisfactory | 21 | Water Supply | 1951 |