Clover Creek Reservoir (Baker) Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 14, 2025

Clover Creek Reservoir in Baker, Oregon is a privately owned earth dam structure that was completed in 1989 with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

This reservoir, located in the beautiful surroundings of Clover Creek, has a storage capacity of 68 acre-feet and covers an area of 8.9 acres. The dam stands at a height of 30 feet and is primarily used for recreational activities such as fishing and boating.

Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, the Clover Creek Reservoir has a low hazard potential and is currently not rated for its condition assessment. The reservoir features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and is inspected every 6 years, with the last inspection date in April 2017. Despite its modest size and limited drainage area, this reservoir provides a serene and scenic spot for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy the natural beauty of Baker, Oregon, making it a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat in nature.

Year Completed

1989

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

CLOVER CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

8.9

Nid Storage

68

Structural Height

30

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate)

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

30
       
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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.