Lester James #1

Oregon — Jackson County — SNYDER CREEK

Location

StateOregon
CountyJackson
RiverSNYDER CREEK
Coordinates42.48805, -122.95163

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length780 ft
NID Storage106 acre-ft
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 9, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerMAGGIE BLEAKLEY
Other NameLester James (Biggest)

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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