Blann Meadows Dam
Blann Meadows Dam is an earth dam located in Wheeler County, Oregon, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blann Meadows Dam
The primary purpose of Blann Meadows Dam 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 Willow Creek near Kimberly.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wheeler |
| Nearest City | Kimberly |
| River/Stream | Willow Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.61574, -119.92150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 710 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 269 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 475 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 | OR00325 |
| Federal ID | OR00325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |