Zoglmann Reservoir
Zoglmann Reservoir is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Zoglmann Reservoir
The primary purpose of Zoglmann Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Lee Wilson (private). It impounds the Gumboot Canyon near Riley.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 237 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 228 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 07/20/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | Riley |
| River/Stream | Gumboot Canyon |
| Coordinates | 43.60654, -119.45894 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 237 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,533 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 228 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LEE WILSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00399 |
| Federal ID | OR00399 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |