Hosler (reeder Gulch
Hosler (reeder Gulch is a concrete dam located in Jackson County, Oregon, built in 1928. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Hosler (reeder Gulch
The primary purpose of Hosler (reeder Gulch is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Ashland (local government). It impounds the Ashland Crk, Bear Crk, Rogue R near Ashland, Or.
The dam stands 114 feet tall and stretches 546 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 888 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 19 square miles. Completed in 1928, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/12/2021.
At 114 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Ashland, Or |
| River/Stream | Ashland Crk, Bear Crk, Rogue R |
| Coordinates | 42.15689, -122.71905 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 114 ft |
| Dam Height | 114 ft |
| Dam Length | 546 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 888 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 888 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,434 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Ashland |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00110 |
| Federal ID | OR00110 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |