Lost River Diversion Dam

Klamath County, Oregon (near MERRILL)

River/Stream: LOST RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
675 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1912
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
13,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Available

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OR00586
State
Oregon (OR)
Coordinates
42.14260, -121.67290
Age
114 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.