Lofton Reservoir (lake)
Lofton Reservoir (lake) is an earth dam located in Lake County, Oregon, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lofton Reservoir (lake)
The primary purpose of Lofton Reservoir (lake) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Fishhole Creek, Trib Sprague River near Bly.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 33 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 10/21/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lake |
| Nearest City | Bly |
| River/Stream | Fishhole Creek, Trib Sprague River |
| Coordinates | 42.26511, -120.81970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 33 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 120 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00360 |
| Federal ID | OR00360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |