Beede South is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1916. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 950 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Beede South
The primary purpose of Beede South is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Glen Harris (private). It impounds the Unnamed near Drewsey.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,078 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1916, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | Drewsey |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 43.74062, -118.47239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,078 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,078 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,078 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Glen Harris |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00064 |
| Federal ID | OR00064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |