Bull Prairie Reservoir
Bull Prairie Reservoir is an earth dam located in Grant County, Oregon, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bull Prairie Reservoir
The primary purpose of Bull Prairie Reservoir is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife - Dave Sandstrom (state). It impounds the Wilson Creek near Monument.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 168 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Monument |
| River/Stream | Wilson Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.97535, -119.66155 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 168 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,480 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE - DAVE SANDSTROM |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00363 |
| Federal ID | OR00363 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |