Dams in Wasco County, Oregon
22Total Dams
9High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Wasco County, Oregon
Wasco County has 22 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 9 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 Wasco County is 53 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Crow Creek at 115 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Creek | High | Fair | 115 | Water Supply | 1968 |
| Currant Creek | High | Poor | 82 | Irrigation | 1984 |
| Happy Valley | High | Poor | 70 | Irrigation | 1938 |
| Pine Hollow | High | Satisfactory | 66 | Irrigation | 1969 |
| Wasco Dam | High | Not Available | 59 | Irrigation | 1959 |
| Rock Creek (wasco) | High | Fair | 51 | Irrigation | 1947 |
| Younglife Waste A (lower) | High | Satisfactory | 41 | Irrigation | 1986 |
| Younglife Waste B (middle) | High | Satisfactory | 15 | Irrigation | |
| Younglife Waste C (upper) | High | Satisfactory | 15 | Irrigation | |
| Van Conklin Dam #6 | Low | Not Rated | 50 | Other | 2004 |
| Shaniko Ranch | Low | Not Rated | 44 | Irrigation | |
| Ketchum | Low | Not Rated | 38 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Dog River North | Low | Not Rated | 32 | ||
| Miller Reservoir (wasco) | Low | Not Rated | 30 | Irrigation | 1952 |
| Blaine Dam #2 | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Irrigation | |
| Van Conklin Dam #5 | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Irrigation | 1995 |
| Snyder Reservoir | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Irrigation | 1984 |
| Lake Camp Baldwin | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | 1964 |
| Crates Point Reservoir | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | 1977 |
| Van Conklin Dam #4 | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Irrigation | 1999 |
| Blaine #1 | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Irrigation | 1993 |
| Evans Reservoir (wasco) | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Irrigation | 1953 |