Devils Lake (klamath)
Devils Lake (klamath) is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Devils Lake (klamath)
The primary purpose of Devils Lake (klamath) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Robert And Shirley Harris (private). It impounds the Trib To Fish Hole Creek near Simmons Ranch.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 102 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,080 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 | Simmons Ranch |
| River/Stream | Trib To Fish Hole Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.31255, -120.95485 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,080 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 753 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROBERT AND SHIRLEY HARRIS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR01540 |
| Federal ID | OR01540 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |