Willow Reservoir

SKULL CREEK· Harney, Oregon· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Willow Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 33.9% in OR)
Dam Length410 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDOR03857

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

DOI BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - BURNS DISTRICT

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Willow Reservoir?

Willow 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 Willow Reservoir?

Willow Reservoir is owned by DOI BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT - BURNS DISTRICT (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Willow Reservoir?

Willow Reservoir serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Willow Reservoir?

Willow Reservoir has a dam height of 21 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.

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.