Barry, Nick Reservoir

JACK CREEK· Lake, Oregon· Built 1927· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Barry, Nick Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1927 and is 99 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 52.6% in OR)
Dam Length830 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.1K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.2K acre-ft
Surface Area150 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Max Discharge550 cfs
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)
NID IDOR00108

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 6, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

BEATY BUTTE GRAZING ASSOCIATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barry, Nick Reservoir?

Barry, Nick Reservoir is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Barry, Nick Reservoir?

Barry, Nick Reservoir is owned by BEATY BUTTE GRAZING ASSOCIATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Barry, Nick Reservoir built?

Barry, Nick Reservoir was completed in 1927, making it 99 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Barry, Nick Reservoir?

Barry, Nick Reservoir serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Barry, Nick Reservoir?

Barry, Nick Reservoir has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Barry, Nick Reservoir last inspected?

Barry, Nick Reservoir was last inspected on June 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.