Crow - F. M. Reservoir Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

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Summary

M. Reservoir, located in Baker County, Oregon, is a privately owned water storage facility with a primary purpose of irrigation. The reservoir, completed in 1916, has a dam height of 15 feet and a storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 140 acre-feet. It covers a surface area of 132 acres and is fed by the Deer Gulch stream.

Managed by the C-74 state agency and regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Crow - F. M. Reservoir has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The last inspection took place in March 2015, with a frequency of every six years. Despite the lack of a formal condition assessment, the reservoir continues to serve its intended purpose of providing water for irrigation in the region.

With its historical significance dating back over a century, Crow - F. M. Reservoir stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management in sustaining agriculture and local communities. Its location in the picturesque Homestead area, along with its role in supporting the agricultural needs of the region, makes it a vital asset for water resource and climate enthusiasts to appreciate and protect for future generations.

Year Completed

1916

Dam Length

357

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

DEER GULCH

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

132

Hydraulic Height

15

Drainage Area

1.8

Nid Storage

170

Structural Height

15

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.