Devils Lake (Klamath)
Key Takeaway
Devils Lake (Klamath) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 20.1% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 102 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 753 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | OR01540 |
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
ROBERT AND SHIRLEY HARRIS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Devils Lake (Klamath)?
Devils Lake (Klamath) 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 Devils Lake (Klamath)?
Devils Lake (Klamath) is owned by ROBERT AND SHIRLEY HARRIS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Devils Lake (Klamath) built?
Devils Lake (Klamath) was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Devils Lake (Klamath)?
Devils Lake (Klamath) 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 Devils Lake (Klamath)?
Devils Lake (Klamath) has a dam height of 16 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 Devils Lake (Klamath) last inspected?
Devils Lake (Klamath) was last inspected on August 3, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.