Round Barn Reservoir
Round Barn Reservoir is an earth dam located in Harney County, Oregon, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Round Barn Reservoir
The primary purpose of Round Barn Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jenkins Ranch, Richard J. Jenkins (private). It impounds the Riddle Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 956 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 90 square miles. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Harney |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Riddle Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.13358, -118.64585 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 956 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 630 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JENKINS RANCH, RICHARD J. JENKINS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR02909 |
| Federal ID | OR02909 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |