Howard Prairie Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyJackson
Nearest CityPINEHURST
River/StreamJENNY CREEK
Coordinates42.21670, -122.37690

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height100 ft
Dam Height100 ft
Dam Length1,040 ft
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage76,700 acre-ft
Max Storage76,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage62,100 acre-ft
Surface Area1,990 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge1,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00580
Federal IDOR00580
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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