Deadman Creek Reservoir
Deadman Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Deadman Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Deadman Creek Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jerry & Linda Miller, Crane 97732 (private). It impounds the Deadman Creek; Trib South Fork Malheur near Hamilton Ranch.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 386 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 07/12/2018.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | Hamilton Ranch |
| River/Stream | Deadman Creek; Trib South Fork Malheur |
| Coordinates | 43.35999, -118.40277 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 386 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 386 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 386 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 51 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JERRY & LINDA MILLER, CRANE 97732 |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00690 |
| Federal ID | OR00690 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |