Mcfall, John Reservoir
Mcfall, John Reservoir is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mcfall, John Reservoir
The primary purpose of Mcfall, John Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Mcfall (private). It impounds the Wright Creek near Olene.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 08/09/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | Olene |
| River/Stream | Wright Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.11262, -121.38471 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 420 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN MCFALL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00192 |
| Federal ID | OR00192 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |