Oxbow Dam (Klamath)
Key Takeaway
Oxbow Dam (Klamath) 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 | 22 ft (taller than 36.2% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 2,650 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00420 |
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
WARREN R. AND JOYCE D. TAYLOR
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Oxbow Dam (Klamath)?
Oxbow Dam (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 Oxbow Dam (Klamath)?
Oxbow Dam (Klamath) is owned by WARREN R. AND JOYCE D. TAYLOR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oxbow Dam (Klamath) built?
Oxbow Dam (Klamath) 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 Oxbow Dam (Klamath)?
Oxbow Dam (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 Oxbow Dam (Klamath)?
Oxbow Dam (Klamath) has a dam height of 22 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 Oxbow Dam (Klamath) last inspected?
Oxbow Dam (Klamath) was last inspected on July 8, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.