Beede North Reservoir Report
Nearby: Beede South Sitz Reservoir
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Beede North, also known as North Dry Creek Dam, is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Harney, Oregon.
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Summary
Completed in 1916, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 183 acre-feet. With a surface area of 424 acres and a drainage area of 18.4 square miles, Beede North plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation purposes in the surrounding area.
Despite its age, Beede North is still in operation and regularly inspected by the state regulatory agency, OWRD. The dam has a significant hazard potential, with a high risk assessment rating of 2, indicating the importance of ongoing risk management measures. The last inspection in July 2018 revealed that the dam was in "not rated" condition, highlighting the need for further assessment and potentially an emergency action plan to be prepared in case of unforeseen events.
Located in a picturesque area near Drewsey, Beede North is a key piece of infrastructure in Oregon's water resource management system. As climate change continues to impact water availability and usage patterns, the importance of maintaining and updating dams like Beede North becomes increasingly vital to ensure the continued supply of water for irrigation and other essential purposes in the region.
Year Completed |
1916 |
Dam Length |
378 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
424 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
18.4 |
Nid Storage |
183 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Beede North