Ritter (Large)

WILDHORSE CREEK· Klamath, Oregon· Built 1903· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Ritter (Large) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1903 and is 123 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 58.4% in OR)
Dam Length770 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage293 acre-ft
Normal Storage293 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge942 cfs
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)
NID IDOR03700

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 15, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

ROY R REMAR

Private

Nearby Dams

Keno Reservoir

Klamath, OR

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Randall Reservoir

Klamath, OR

Low Hazard 38 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ritter (Large)?

Ritter (Large) 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 Ritter (Large)?

Ritter (Large) is owned by ROY R REMAR (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Ritter (Large) built?

Ritter (Large) was completed in 1903, making it 123 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 Ritter (Large)?

Ritter (Large) 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 Ritter (Large)?

Ritter (Large) 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 Ritter (Large) last inspected?

Ritter (Large) was last inspected on August 15, 2017. 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.