Priday Reservoir

FISH CREEK· Lake, Oregon· Built 1961· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Priday Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.3% in OR)
Dam Length1,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage2.4K acre-ft
Surface Area212 acres
Drainage Area34 sq mi
Max Discharge750 cfs
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)
NID IDOR00369

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: August 14, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

NOLAN RYAN & MICHELLE ANN JACOBS

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Priday Reservoir?

Priday 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 Priday Reservoir?

Priday Reservoir is owned by NOLAN RYAN & MICHELLE ANN JACOBS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Priday Reservoir built?

Priday Reservoir was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Priday Reservoir?

Priday 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 Priday Reservoir?

Priday Reservoir has a dam height of 18 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 Priday Reservoir last inspected?

Priday Reservoir was last inspected on August 14, 2018. 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.