Stallard Dam
Stallard Dam is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stallard Dam
The primary purpose of Stallard Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chester H. Stallard (private). It impounds the Otis Creek near Drewsey.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 773 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 260 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 10/01/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | Drewsey |
| River/Stream | Otis Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.89130, -118.38298 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 773 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 193 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 718 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CHESTER H. STALLARD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00182 |
| Federal ID | OR00182 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |