Cold Springs Dam, Oregon, USA

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Quick Facts About Cold Springs Dam

Location: Umatilla, Oregon
Coordinates: 45.8607, -119.1729
River: Umatilla River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1907
Dam Height: 100 ft (30 m)
Dam Length: 3,450 ft (1,052 m)
Dam Capacity: 60,070 acre-ft (74,095 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Cold Springs Dam Information

Cold Springs Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 10 miles from Hermiston, Umatilla, Oregon.

The dam, which is on the Umatilla River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by US Bureau of Reclamation and commissioned in 1907 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Cold Springs Dam Structure

The Cold Springs Dam is approximately 3,450 feet (1,052 m) long, 100 feet (30 m) high and has a structural volume of 793,000 cubic yards (606,292 cubic metres).

Cold Springs Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 50,000 acre-ft (61,674 Ml) and maximum capacity of 60,070 acre-ft (74,095 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,550 acres (627 ha) and the total catchment area is 188 square miles (487 square kilometres).

Cold Springs Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 6600 cubic feet per second (187 cubic metres per second).

Cold Springs Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Cold Springs Dam
Umatilla, Oregon
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 100 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 3,450 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 60,070 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 188 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Cold Springs Dam Weather

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Cold Springs Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Cold Springs Dam?

Cold Springs Dam is in Oregon.

In which county is the Cold Springs Dam?

Cold Springs Dam is in Umatilla County.

How high is the Cold Springs Dam?

Cold Springs Dam is 100 feet high.

How long is the Cold Springs Dam?

Cold Springs Dam is 3,450 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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