Keno Reservoir
Keno Reservoir is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1959. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Keno Reservoir
The primary purpose of Keno Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by M&a Livestock (private). It impounds the Lost River, Trib To near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 08/03/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Lost River, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 42.26958, -121.27697 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | M&A LIVESTOCK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00340 |
| Federal ID | OR00340 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |