Kilgore Reservoir
Kilgore Reservoir is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kilgore Reservoir
The primary purpose of Kilgore Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Willow Valley Ranch, C/o Darrel Bagley (private). It impounds the Lost River, Trib To near Bonanza.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,840 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 101 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | Bonanza |
| River/Stream | Lost River, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 42.05641, -121.04547 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,840 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 101 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 440 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WILLOW VALLEY RANCH, C/O DARREL BAGLEY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00354 |
| Federal ID | OR00354 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |