Looking Glass Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Looking Glass Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1919 and is 107 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 10.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 527 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 527 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00079 |
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
PHILLIPS & INGLE DITCH COMPANY, C/O MILE MILLER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Looking Glass Reservoir?
Looking Glass 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 Looking Glass Reservoir?
Looking Glass Reservoir is owned by PHILLIPS & INGLE DITCH COMPANY, C/O MILE MILLER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Looking Glass Reservoir built?
Looking Glass Reservoir was completed in 1919, making it 107 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 Looking Glass Reservoir?
Looking Glass Reservoir 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 Looking Glass Reservoir?
Looking Glass Reservoir has a dam height of 13 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 Looking Glass Reservoir last inspected?
Looking Glass Reservoir was last inspected on August 4, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.