Lester James #1

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOregon
CountyJackson
Nearest CityGOLD HILL
River/StreamSNYDER CREEK
Coordinates42.48805, -122.95163

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length780 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage106 acre-ft
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerMAGGIE BLEAKLEY
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/09/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOR00523
Federal IDOR00523
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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