Dick Dam, also known as Dick Dam #1, is a private irrigation structure located in Crook County, Oregon, along Lost Creek.
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Completed in 1950, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. With a primary purpose of irrigation, the dam serves the surrounding agricultural community by providing water for crop cultivation.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Dick Dam has a significant hazard potential and is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and slide gate outlet gates. Despite not having a current condition assessment, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Located near the city of Post, Dick Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. As a key component of the local irrigation infrastructure, the dam highlights the intersection of water resources and climate considerations, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices to safeguard water availability for agricultural activities and ecosystem health in the area.
Year Completed |
1950 |
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
LOST CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
2.2 |
Nid Storage |
200 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
30 |