Whitmore is an earth dam located in Klamath County, Oregon. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall. 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 Whitmore
The primary purpose of Whitmore is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Chas. C. Whitmore and Sons (private).
The dam stands 24 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet.
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 08/02/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Klamath |
| Coordinates | 42.40475, -121.06456 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Chas. C. Whitmore and Sons |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03978 |
| Federal ID | OR03978 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |