Bullard Creek F.r.s. ( Lake)
Bullard Creek F.r.s. ( Lake) is a concrete dam located in Lake County, Oregon. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bullard Creek F.r.s. ( Lake)
The primary purpose of Bullard Creek F.r.s. ( Lake) is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Town Of Lakeview (water Comm) (local government). It impounds the Bullard Creek near Lakeview.
The dam stands 35 feet tall, has a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2020.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oregon dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Lakeview |
| River/Stream | Bullard Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.19230, -120.30863 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF LAKEVIEW (WATER COMM) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03780 |
| Federal ID | OR03780 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |