Hl Creek Reservoir
Hl Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hl Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Hl Creek Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Roaring Springs Ranch, Inc. (private). It impounds the Eckhardt, H L, & Spring/trib Catlow Valley near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Eckhardt, H L, & Spring/trib Catlow Valley |
| Coordinates | 42.47799, -118.87879 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROARING SPRINGS RANCH, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00143 |
| Federal ID | OR00143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |