Lonesome Lake

Malheur, Oregon· Earth· 35 ft tall
High Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Lonesome Lake is classified as high hazard in Oregon. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 69.6% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage186 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDOR03792

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 26, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

Heartwood Properties LLC

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lonesome Lake?

Lonesome Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lonesome Lake?

Lonesome Lake is owned by Heartwood Properties LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lonesome Lake?

Lonesome Lake 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 Lonesome Lake?

Lonesome Lake has a dam height of 35 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 Lonesome Lake last inspected?

Lonesome Lake was last inspected on August 26, 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.