Smith Reservoir
Smith Reservoir is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Smith Reservoir
The primary purpose of Smith Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Michael Tyrholm (private). It impounds the Dobe, Pine, L.pine, Rat Creek near Bonanza.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 99 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 920 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 08/09/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | Bonanza |
| River/Stream | Dobe, Pine, L.pine, Rat Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.10333, -121.19252 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 920 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,450 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MICHAEL TYRHOLM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00402 |
| Federal ID | OR00402 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |