Skull Creek Reservoir

Oregon — Harney County — BIG & SITTLE SKULL CREEKS

Location

StateOregon
CountyHarney
RiverBIG & SITTLE SKULL CREEKS
Coordinates42.39969, -118.75236

Physical Characteristics

NID Height100 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length135 ft
NID Storage820 acre-ft
Max Storage820 acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 6, 2017
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerROARING SPRINGS RANCH, INC.
Other NameSkull Creek Butte Dam

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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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