Jackson Farms Dam
Jackson Farms Dam is an earth dam located in Coos County, Oregon, built in 1998. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Jackson Farms Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson Farms Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James W. Jackson (private). It impounds the Unnamed, Trib/bear Creek near No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 10/27/2020.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Unnamed, Trib/bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.12247, -124.35649 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES W. JACKSON |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03787 |
| Federal ID | OR03787 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |