Bradshaw is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Oregon, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 50 ft50 ft tall and 2,350 ft long, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bradshaw
The primary purpose of Bradshaw is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Merton Bradshaw (private). It impounds the Lost Creek, Harrison Creek and near Lake Creek.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 2,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 785 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/26/2019.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Lake Creek |
| River/Stream | Lost Creek, Harrison Creek and |
| Coordinates | 42.37947, -122.65501 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 785 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Merton Bradshaw |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00442 |
| Federal ID | OR00442 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |