Harpold Reservoir
Harpold Reservoir is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Harpold Reservoir
The primary purpose of Harpold Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Mcfall (private). It impounds the Wright Creek near Olene.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century 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 10/21/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | Olene |
| River/Stream | Wright Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.10167, -121.35000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN MCFALL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00240 |
| Federal ID | OR00240 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |