Twin Springs Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 21, 2025

Twin Springs Dam, located in Crane, Oregon, is a gravity dam constructed in 1982 by the Bureau of Land Management for water supply purposes.


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Summary

With a structural height of 27 feet and a hydraulic height of 21 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 76 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 41.3 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition.

Situated on a tributary of Little Crane Creek, Twin Springs Dam is owned and regulated by the Bureau of Land Management. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, posing a potential risk in the event of high discharge. The last inspection in September 2020 indicated a need for improvements, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring for the safety of the surrounding community.

Given its high risk assessment and poor condition, Twin Springs Dam presents a pressing need for maintenance and potential risk management measures. As a critical water supply infrastructure in the region, addressing the dam's structural concerns and ensuring proper emergency preparedness are essential to safeguarding both the dam's integrity and the downstream communities that rely on its water resources.

Year Completed

1982

Dam Length

27

River Or Stream

TRIBUTARY OF LITTLE CRANE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Hydraulic Height

21

Nid Storage

76

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

None

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

27
       
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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.