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CASTRO RESERVOIR

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Rock, Soil Dam Spring Branch Creek
March 31, 2025


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Castro Reservoir, located in Malheur County, Oregon, is a gravity dam constructed in 1982 by the Bureau of Land Management for water supply purposes. The reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, serving as a vital source of water for the surrounding area. With a surface area of 12.6 square acres, the reservoir is fed by Spring Branch Creek and has a maximum discharge of 5295 cubic feet per second.

The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 19 feet and a structural height of 22 feet, with a length of 400 feet. The spillway, which is uncontrolled, is 40 feet wide. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the reservoir is subject to moderate risk, with a risk assessment rating of 3. The last inspection of the dam was conducted in September 2018, with an inspection frequency of every 5 years. Overall, Castro Reservoir plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing essential water supply services while maintaining a relatively low hazard potential.

Year_Completed 1982
River_Or_Stream SPRING BRANCH CREEK
Dam_Length 400
Primary_Dam_Type Gravity
Surface_Area 12.6
Hydraulic_Height 19
Nid_Storage 107
Structural_Height 22
Outlet_Gates None
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Rock, Soil
Nid_Height 22
       



       

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