Round Valley
Round Valley is a gravity dam located in Klamath County, Oregon, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Round Valley
The primary purpose of Round Valley is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Trib Gerber Res near Langell Valley.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 489 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,380 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,300 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 09/15/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Nearest City | Langell Valley |
| River/Stream | Trib Gerber Res |
| Coordinates | 42.13928, -121.07197 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 489 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,380 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,137 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00572 |
| Federal ID | OR00572 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |