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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 |
OWYHEE RIVER NR ROME OR | 4050cfs |
SNAKE RIVER NR ADRIAN OR | 28600cfs |
N MIDDLETON DRAIN (MILL SLOUGH) AT MIDDLETON ID | 25cfs |
DIXIE DRAIN NR WILDER ID | 116cfs |
SOUTH MIDDLETON DRAIN AT MIDDLETON ID | 25cfs |
SNAKE RIVER NR MURPHY ID | 7680cfs |
EF OWYHEE RIVER AT CRUTCHER CROSSING | 1450cfs |