Withers Dam
Withers Dam is an earth dam located in Lake County, Oregon, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Withers Dam
The primary purpose of Withers Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Alan Withers (private). It impounds the Withers Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century old.
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 08/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Withers Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.68060, -120.70182 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ALAN WITHERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00184 |
| Federal ID | OR00184 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |