Noble Reservoir 1
Noble Reservoir 1 is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Noble Reservoir 1
The primary purpose of Noble Reservoir 1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Becklin Land And Cattle (private). It impounds the Noble Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/01/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Noble Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.14909, -121.19566 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 234 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BECKLIN LAND AND CATTLE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/01/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR02539 |
| Federal ID | OR02539 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |