Paiute Reservoir
Paiute Reservoir is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Paiute Reservoir
The primary purpose of Paiute Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mary Lee White (private). It impounds the Foley Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 64 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 03/27/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Foley Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.62103, -119.04132 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 454 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 430 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARY LEE WHITE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00398 |
| Federal ID | OR00398 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |