Hunter Reservoir (harney) is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 1,130 ft long, taller than 86% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hunter Reservoir (harney)
The primary purpose of Hunter Reservoir (harney) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Stringer (private). It impounds the Little Crane Creek near Venator.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,130 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 49 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 10/30/2020.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | Venator |
| River/Stream | Little Crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.46242, -118.41111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,130 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,096 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 49 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John Stringer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00469 |
| Federal ID | OR00469 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |