Oconnor Puddle
Oconnor Puddle is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Oconnor Puddle
The primary purpose of Oconnor Puddle is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Frances Oconner Enterprises, Inc. C/o J.c. Weeks (private). It impounds the Reservoir Creek near Beatty.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 08/03/2016.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | Beatty |
| River/Stream | Reservoir Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.54996, -121.09757 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FRANCES OCONNER ENTERPRISES, INC. C/O J.C. WEEKS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00481 |
| Federal ID | OR00481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |