Sherwood Creek Reservoir, located in Crook, Oregon, is a privately owned dam constructed in 1965 primarily for irrigation purposes.
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The rockfill dam stands at 27 feet high and spans 340 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 38 acre-feet. Situated on Sherwood Creek, the reservoir covers 3.65 acres and services a drainage area of 8.5 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 125 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential, Sherwood Creek Reservoir is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department and undergoes regular inspections, with the last one conducted in March 2020. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and is located in a picturesque setting just 5 miles from the city of Post. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, its emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are not documented, suggesting potential areas for improvement in emergency preparedness and risk management. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sherwood Creek Reservoir offers a fascinating example of a privately owned irrigation reservoir in a rural Oregon setting, with opportunities for further exploration and research into its operational and regulatory aspects.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
340 |
Dam Height |
27 |
River Or Stream |
SHERWOOD CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
3.65 |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Drainage Area |
8.5 |
Nid Storage |
38 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |