William L. Jess Dam

Oregon — Jackson County

Location

StateOregon
CountyJackson
Coordinates42.67048, -122.67432

Physical Characteristics

NID Height345 ft
Dam Height342 ft
Dam Length3,600 ft
NID Storage500,000 acre-ft
Max Storage500,000 acre-ft
Surface Area3,430 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Portland District

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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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