Desert Meadows Reservoir Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyHarney
Nearest CityRiddle Brothers Ranch
River/StreamINDIAN SPRINGS CREEK
Coordinates42.68830, -118.76000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height11 ft
Dam Length937 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge66 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerDOI BLM
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection09/25/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR00030
Federal IDOR00030
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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