Desert Meadows Reservoir Dam
Desert Meadows Reservoir Dam is a gravity dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Desert Meadows Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Desert Meadows Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Indian Springs Creek near Riddle Brothers Ranch.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 937 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century 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. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 09/25/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | Riddle Brothers Ranch |
| River/Stream | Indian Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.68830, -118.76000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 937 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00030 |
| Federal ID | OR00030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |