Charley Horse Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Charley Horse Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 26 ft (taller than 49.6% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,050 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | OR01363 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CHARLEY HORSE, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Charley Horse Reservoir?
Charley Horse 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 Charley Horse Reservoir?
Charley Horse Reservoir is owned by CHARLEY HORSE, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Charley Horse Reservoir built?
Charley Horse Reservoir was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Charley Horse Reservoir?
Charley Horse Reservoir serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Charley Horse Reservoir?
Charley Horse Reservoir has a dam height of 26 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 Charley Horse Reservoir last inspected?
Charley Horse Reservoir was last inspected on October 19, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.