Widman Reservoir
Widman Reservoir is an earth dam located in Baker County, Oregon, built in 1952. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Widman Reservoir
The primary purpose of Widman Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Michael Widman (private). It impounds the West Fork Love Creek near Keating.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 04/29/2016.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Baker |
| Nearest City | Keating |
| River/Stream | West Fork Love Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.75096, -117.43493 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MICHAEL WIDMAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/29/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00226 |
| Federal ID | OR00226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |