Emmel Bros. Reservoir
Emmel Bros. Reservoir is an earth dam located in Grant County, Oregon, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Emmel Bros. Reservoir
The primary purpose of Emmel Bros. Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Emmell Brothers Ranch (private). It impounds the Slaugherhouse Gulch.
The dam stands 27 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 12/03/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Grant |
| River/Stream | Slaugherhouse Gulch |
| Coordinates | 44.50244, -118.67091 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EMMELL BROTHERS RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/03/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR01654 |
| Federal ID | OR01654 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |