Bolan Lake Dam
Bolan Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in Josephine County, Oregon, built in 1972. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bolan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bolan Lake Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Bolan Creek near Cave Junction, Or.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 49 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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 05/24/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine |
| Nearest City | Cave Junction, Or |
| River/Stream | Bolan Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.02190, -123.46050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 49 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00025 |
| Federal ID | OR00025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |