7Total Dams
1High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Morrow County, Oregon
Morrow County has 7 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.
The average dam in Morrow County is 44 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Willow Creek Dam at 160 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek Dam | High | Not assessed | 160 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1982 |
| Carty Reservoir | Significant | Not assessed | 82 | Irrigation | 1976 |
| Sand Dunes Wastewater Lagoon Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 35 | ||
| Penland Lake Reservoir | Low | Not assessed | 31 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Port of Morrow Wwt Lagoon | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Irrigation | 1994 |
| Boardman Sewage Lagoons | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Irrigation | 1984 |
| John Vanden Brink Dairy | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Other |