Schwartz Reservoir is an earth dam located in Lane County, Oregon, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 224 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 Schwartz Reservoir
The primary purpose of Schwartz Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Inda (private). It impounds the Unnamed Trib to Coyote Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 224 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 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 08/01/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Trib to Coyote Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.98587, -123.29965 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 224 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John Inda |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR02978 |
| Federal ID | OR02978 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |