Lester James Reservoir 2 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Oregon, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 750 ft long. 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 Lester James Reservoir 2
The primary purpose of Lester James Reservoir 2 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 Sams Valley.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 29 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 | Sams Valley |
| River/Stream | Snyder Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.48982, -122.94794 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Maggie Bleakley |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR02172 |
| Federal ID | OR02172 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |