Obenchain Reservoir
Obenchain Reservoir is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Obenchain Reservoir
The primary purpose of Obenchain Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Margaret Jacobs And Carolyn Obenchain (private). It impounds the Rock & Fritz Creeks near Beatty.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 920 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 72 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/02/2016.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | Beatty |
| River/Stream | Rock & Fritz Creeks |
| Coordinates | 42.46855, -121.00448 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 861 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 362 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARGARET JACOBS AND CAROLYN OBENCHAIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00207 |
| Federal ID | OR00207 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |