Justesen Reservoir #1

Sherman, Oregon· Built 1985· 21 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Justesen Reservoir #1 is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 33.9% in OR)
Dam Length450 ft
Max Storage148 acre-ft
Normal Storage148 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge544 cfs
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)
NID IDOR00741

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: December 8, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

FRED/JON JUSTESEN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Justesen Reservoir #1?

Justesen Reservoir #1 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 Justesen Reservoir #1?

Justesen Reservoir #1 is owned by FRED/JON JUSTESEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Justesen Reservoir #1 built?

Justesen Reservoir #1 was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Justesen Reservoir #1?

Justesen Reservoir #1 serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Irrigation, Navigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Justesen Reservoir #1?

Justesen Reservoir #1 has a dam height of 21 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 Justesen Reservoir #1 last inspected?

Justesen Reservoir #1 was last inspected on December 8, 2015. 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.