East Lakes Creek Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

East Lakes Creek is a privately-owned irrigation dam located in Baker, Oregon.


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Summary

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
       
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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.