Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper)

POWELL & MEETING CREEKS· Josephine, Oregon· Built 1965· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 58.4% in OR)
Dam Length830 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage365 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge330 cfs
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)
NID IDOR00414

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: January 18, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

RAY PRAG

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper)?

Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper) 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 Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper)?

Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper) is owned by RAY PRAG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper) built?

Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper) was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper)?

Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper) 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 Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper)?

Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper) has a dam height of 30 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 Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper) last inspected?

Lippert Reservoir 2 (Upper) was last inspected on January 18, 2020. 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.