Skou Reservoir
Skou Reservoir is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Oregon, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Skou Reservoir
The primary purpose of Skou Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brian L Thompson (private). It impounds the Run-off From Upper Table Rock near Gold Hill.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 1,950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Gold Hill |
| River/Stream | Run-off From Upper Table Rock |
| Coordinates | 42.49222, -122.91597 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 131 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BRIAN L THOMPSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00286 |
| Federal ID | OR00286 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |