East Lakes Creek is a privately-owned irrigation dam located in Baker, Oregon.
Wind
Humidity
Completed in 1963, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. Serving the primary purpose of irrigation, the dam is situated on East Fork Main Pine Creek, a tributary to a larger waterway. With a drainage area of 0.63 square miles, the dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for condition assessment.
Managed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, East Lakes Creek Dam has a structural height of 26 feet and a hydraulic height of 13 feet. The dam spans 290 feet in length and covers a surface area of 17 acres. Despite its relatively small size, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. The dam undergoes inspections every six years to ensure its continued safety and functionality, with the last inspection conducted in August 2019. While the dam has not been assigned a Dam Safety Action Classification (DSAC) date, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unspecified. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find East Lakes Creek Dam to be an intriguing feature to explore within the picturesque landscape of Baker, Oregon.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
290 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
EAST FORK MAIN PINE CREEK, TRIB TO |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
0.63 |
Nid Storage |
132 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
26 |
Snake River At Hells Canyon Dam Id-Or State Line
|
19200cfs |
Imnaha River At Imnaha
|
150cfs |
Weiser River Nr Cambridge Id
|
208cfs |
Minam River Near Minam
|
340cfs |
Little Salmon River At Riggins Id
|
491cfs |
Nf Payette River At Mccall Id
|
265cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Fish Lake
|
||
Fish Lake Campground
|
||
Mcbride
|
||
McBride Campground
|
||
Indian Crossing Campground
|
||
Lick Creek Campground
|