Lester James #1
Lester James #1 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Oregon, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lester James #1
The primary purpose of Lester James #1 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Maggie Bleakley (public utility). It impounds the Snyder Creek near Gold Hill.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 780 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 11/09/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Gold Hill |
| River/Stream | Snyder Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.48805, -122.95163 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MAGGIE BLEAKLEY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00523 |
| Federal ID | OR00523 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |