Dams in Wheeler County, Oregon
17Total Dams
0High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Wheeler County, Oregon
Wheeler County has 17 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams.
The average dam in Wheeler County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Lofton Dam at 62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lofton Dam | Low | Not Rated | 62 | Irrigation | 1948 |
| Rock Creek Lake (wheeler) | Low | Not Rated | 48 | Irrigation | 1954 |
| Painted Hills Reservoir | Low | Not Rated | 45 | Irrigation | 1979 |
| Fopiano Reservoir | Low | Not Rated | 38 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Hidden Lake (sluice Can.) | Low | Not Available | 36 | Irrigation | |
| Collins Dam (wheeler) | Low | Not Rated | 35 | Irrigation | 1971 |
| Miller Dam | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Irrigation | 1990 |
| Blann Meadows Dam | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Irrigation | 1959 |
| Beaver Pond Dam (wheeler) | Low | Not Rated | 31 | Irrigation | 1988 |
| Long | Low | Not Rated | 30 | 2003 | |
| Kinzua | Low | Not Rated | 27 | Irrigation | 1955 |
| Harris Reservoir | Low | Not Rated | 26 | Irrigation | 1986 |
| Fred Creek Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1906 |
| Fort Creek Reservoir | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Irrigation | 1953 |
| Six Shooter Ranch | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Irrigation | |
| Clark Lake | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Wineland | Low | Not Rated | 10 |