Dams in Josephine County, Oregon
9Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Josephine County, Oregon
Josephine County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Josephine County is 62 years old. The most common purpose is irrigation. The tallest dam is Strong at 48 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | High | Fair | 48 | Irrigation | 1926 |
| Mcmullen Creek | High | Unsatisfactory | 45 | Recreation | 1961 |
| Sowell Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 26 | Irrigation | 1960 |
| Spalding Dam | Low | Not Rated | 37 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1990 |
| Lippert Reservoir 2 (upper) | Low | Not Rated | 32 | Irrigation | 1965 |
| Werner (upper) | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Irrigation | 1973 |
| Tall Timber Lake | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Irrigation | 1965 |
| Big Miller Lake | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Irrigation | 1961 |
| Bolan Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1972 |