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Kivett 3 is a private-owned earth dam located in Baker, Oregon, specifically in the city of HOMESTEAD along Birch Creek. Completed in 1950, this dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a height of 26 feet and a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. The dam spans 400 feet in length and covers a surface area of 5.75 acres, contributing to the management of water resources in the region.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD), Kivett 3 is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in June 2019. The dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Equipped with slide gates for outlet control, Kivett 3 plays a crucial role in the local water infrastructure, ensuring efficient water distribution for agricultural purposes in the area.
Despite being a relatively modest structure, Kivett 3 showcases the importance of small-scale dams in supporting irrigation activities and water resource management. With its strategic location along Birch Creek and its state-regulated status, this earth dam stands as a vital component of the water infrastructure in Baker, Oregon, contributing to the sustainable use of water for agricultural needs while maintaining a low hazard potential and meeting regulatory standards for inspection and enforcement.
Year_Completed | 1950 |
Dam_Height | 26 |
River_Or_Stream | BIRCH CREEK |
Dam_Length | 400 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 5.75 |
Hydraulic_Height | 21 |
Drainage_Area | 2.67 |
Nid_Storage | 45 |
Structural_Height | 26 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 26 |
SNAKE RIVER AT WEISER ID | 23400cfs |
SNAKE RIVER NR ADRIAN OR | 28600cfs |
WEISER RIVER NR WEISER ID | 2370cfs |
SAND RUN GULCH NR PARMA ID | 109cfs |
DIXIE DRAIN NR WILDER ID | 740cfs |
BOISE RIVER NR PARMA ID | 1950cfs |
OWYHEE RIVER BELOW OWYHEE DAM OR | 1040cfs |