Wickiup Dam

Wickiup Dam Quick Facts

Location: Deschutes, Oregon
Coordinates: 43.6937, -121.7008
River: Deschutes River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1948
Dam Height: 100 ft (30 m)
Dam Length: 13,860 ft (4,225 m)
Dam Capacity: 202,170 acre-ft (249,373 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Wickiup Dam Information

Wickiup Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 9 miles from Pringle Falls, Deschutes, Oregon.

The dam, which is on the Deschutes River, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for Irrigation and Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by US Bureau of Reclamation and commissioned in 1948 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Wickiup Dam Structure

The Wickiup Dam is approximately 13,860 feet (4,225 m) long, 100 feet (30 m) high and has a structural volume of 1,827,300 cubic yards (1,397,071 cubic metres).

Wickiup Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 200,000 acre-ft (246,696 Ml) and maximum capacity of 202,170 acre-ft (249,373 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 11,330 acres (4,585 ha) and the total catchment area is 482 square miles (1,248 square kilometres).

Wickiup Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Wickiup Dam does not have any spillways.

Wickiup Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Wickiup Dam
Deschutes, Oregon
Height (ft)
100
Length (Ft)
13,860
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
202,170
Drainage Area (sq miles)
482
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Wickiup Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Wickiup Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 18:55
Sunrise 06:57
Sunset 16:44
Temperature (°F) 36
Feels Like (°F) 33
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1017
Humidity (%) 88
Wind Speed (mph) 4
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Wickiup Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 34 43 36 1019 66 12 27 W 98 - snow
Wed 34 38 33 1008 98 11 30 SW 100 0 rain and snow
Thu 28 39 32 1016 74 10 29 SW 100 - snow
Fri 23 35 26 1016 69 11 15 NW 37 - overcast clouds
Sat 21 41 33 1020 51 4 6 WSW 0 - broken clouds
Sun 23 38 32 1011 95 8 26 WSW 100 5 rain and snow
Mon 17 31 23 1017 86 13 28 W 100 - snow
Tue 15 34 29 1032 83 4 4 WSW 43 - light snow

Wickiup Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Wickiup Dam?

Wickiup Dam is in Oregon.

In which county is the Wickiup Dam?

Wickiup Dam is in Deschutes County.

How high is the Wickiup Dam?

Wickiup Dam is 100 feet high.

How long is the Wickiup Dam?

Wickiup Dam is 13,860 feet long.

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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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