Becker Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Becker is a private water resource structure located in WESTFALL, Oregon, along the NORTH FORK INDIAN CREEK.


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Summary

Built in 1927 for irrigation purposes, this dam stands at 10 feet tall with a length of 365 feet, providing a storage capacity of 150 acre-feet. Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Becker is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and functionality.

Despite its low hazard potential, Becker plays a crucial role in water management and agricultural activities in Malheur, Oregon. The dam features a slide gate for outlet control and has a maximum discharge capacity of 50 cubic feet per second. With a surface area of 11.5 acres and serving a drainage area of 1 square mile, Becker contributes to the sustainability of irrigation practices in the region.

Although not federally owned or funded, Becker's significance lies in its historical construction and ongoing contribution to water resource management. As a privately owned structure, it exemplifies the importance of local initiatives in sustaining water availability for agricultural purposes. With a focus on irrigation and state-regulated operations, Becker showcases the collaborative efforts required to maintain water resources in a changing climate landscape.

Year Completed

1927

Dam Length

365

Dam Height

10

River Or Stream

NORTH FORK INDIAN CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Other

Surface Area

11.5

Hydraulic Height

8

Drainage Area

1

Nid Storage

150

Structural Height

10

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate)

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

10
       
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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.