Ruckmans Reservoir
Ruckmans Reservoir is an earth dam located in Union County, Oregon, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Ruckmans Reservoir
The primary purpose of Ruckmans Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Beckland, Ltd. (private). It impounds the Grande Ronde River near Imbler.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1963, 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 10/05/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Imbler |
| River/Stream | Grande Ronde River |
| Coordinates | 45.43182, -117.93610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 32 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BECKLAND, LTD. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00412 |
| Federal ID | OR00412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |