Pine Creek Reservoir in Baker, Oregon is a privately owned water supply reservoir completed in 1933.
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It is situated in the picturesque location of Wingville, along Pine Creek. The reservoir has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a normal storage of 115 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 61.25 acres and serving the primary purpose of water supply.
With a dam height of 18 feet and a hydraulic height of 11 feet, the Pine Creek Reservoir is classified as an Earth dam, stretching 340 feet in length. The reservoir has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. Although it is regularly inspected every 6 years, details on emergency action plans and risk management measures are not currently available. Despite its relatively modest size, the reservoir contributes to water resource management in the region and reflects the importance of sustainable water supply infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.
Located in a beautiful natural setting, Pine Creek Reservoir is a vital component of the local water supply system in Baker, Oregon. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the proper management and upkeep of reservoirs like Pine Creek will be crucial in ensuring the resilience of water supply systems for communities in the region.
Year Completed |
1933 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
PINE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
61.25 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
1.36 |
Nid Storage |
300 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
18 |
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28cfs |
John Day River Near John Day
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171cfs |
M Fk John Day R At Ritter
|
144cfs |
Minam River Near Minam
|
340cfs |
Meacham Creek At Gibbon
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444cfs |
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Mccully Forks
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McCully Forks Campground
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Union Creek
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Southwest Shore
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Southwest Shore Campground
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Millers Lane
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