Fopiano Reservoir
Fopiano Reservoir is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Oregon, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fopiano Reservoir
The primary purpose of Fopiano Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Water Bear Llc (private). It impounds the North Fopiano & South Fopiano Creek near Kimberly.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 10/11/2016.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wheeler |
| Nearest City | Kimberly |
| River/Stream | North Fopiano & South Fopiano Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.58975, -119.94414 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WATER BEAR LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/11/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00311 |
| Federal ID | OR00311 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |