Mccormick Reservoir

Mccormick Reservoir is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Oregon, built in 1954. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Mccormick Reservoir

The primary purpose of Mccormick Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Alan Whitney (private). It impounds the Rogue River, Trib To near Tolo.

The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 726 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 12/04/2020.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyJackson
Nearest CityTolo
River/StreamRogue River, Trib To
Coordinates42.40926, -122.96951

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length726 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage38 acre-ft
Max Storage38 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge200 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerALAN WHITNEY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/04/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR02356
Federal IDOR02356
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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