William L. Jess Dam

Oregon — Jackson County — ROGUE RIVER

Location

StateOregon
CountyJackson
RiverROGUE RIVER
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 21, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Portland District
Other NameLost Creek Lake

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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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