Ochoco Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Ochoco is a federal-owned structure located in Crook, Oregon, with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond.


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Summary

Built in 1920, this Earth dam stands at 136 feet tall and stretches 960 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 65,664 acre-feet. Ochoco Creek is the main river or stream that the dam regulates, with a drainage area of 295 square miles and a maximum discharge of 13,500 cubic feet per second.

The dam has undergone several modifications over the years, including structural and hydraulic improvements in 1991 and 1998. Despite being designated as a high hazard potential structure, its condition assessment is currently not available. Ochoco also offers recreational opportunities alongside its irrigation and wildlife conservation functions, making it a vital resource for the community. With its picturesque surroundings and important role in water resource management, Ochoco is a site of interest for both water resource and climate enthusiasts.

Years Modified

1991 - Structural, 1998 - Hydraulic, 1998 - Other, 1998 - Structural

Year Completed

1920

Dam Length

960

Dam Height

136

River Or Stream

OCHOCO CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1358

Hydraulic Height

113

Drainage Area

295

Nid Storage

65664

Structural Height

136

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

136
       
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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.