Skull Creek Reservoir
Skull Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Skull Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Skull Creek Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Roaring Springs Ranch, Inc. (private). It impounds the Big & Sittle Skull Creeks near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 100 feet tall and stretches 135 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 81 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 820 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 06/06/2017.
At 100 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Big & Sittle Skull Creeks |
| Coordinates | 42.39969, -118.75236 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 135 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 81 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ROARING SPRINGS RANCH, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00151 |
| Federal ID | OR00151 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |