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WOODRAT KNOB

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Lake Creek & Tribs
May 9, 2025


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Woodrat Knob is a private irrigation dam located in Lake Creek, Oregon. Completed in 1960, this earth dam stands at a height of 90 feet and has a storage capacity of 1,789 acre-feet. It primarily serves the purpose of irrigation for the surrounding area, drawing water from Lake Creek and its tributaries.

Despite its vital role in water resource management, Woodrat Knob poses a high hazard potential due to its unsatisfactory condition assessment. The dam is equipped with a slide gate as its outlet structure and an uncontrolled spillway type. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, with the last inspection taking place in July 2021.

With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Woodrat Knob requires ongoing risk management measures to mitigate potential hazards. Its location in a picturesque setting in Jackson County, Oregon, makes it a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of infrastructure, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

Year_Completed 1960
Dam_Height 90
River_Or_Stream LAKE CREEK & TRIBS
Dam_Length 1320
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 9.1
Hydraulic_Height 88
Drainage_Area 1.1
Nid_Storage 1789
Structural_Height 92
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate)
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Height 92
       

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