Yankee Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Yankee is a privately owned irrigation dam located in Eagle Point, Oregon, along Yankee Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1951, this earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet and has a storage capacity of 1100 acre-feet. With a surface area of 44.5 acres and a drainage area of 7 square miles, Yankee plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural purposes in the region.

Despite its fair condition assessment, Yankee has a high hazard potential, making regular inspections and maintenance essential to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The dam features a needle outlet gate and a spillway width of 0, with a maximum discharge capacity of 1418 cubic feet per second. The last inspection in October 2020 highlighted the importance of ongoing monitoring and adherence to regulatory guidelines to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam.

Located within the jurisdiction of the Oregon Water Resources Department, Yankee is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. With its strategic location and vital role in supporting irrigation activities, Yankee serves as a key infrastructure in managing water resources in Jackson County, Oregon. Enthusiasts interested in water resource management and climate resilience can appreciate the significance of this dam in sustaining agriculture and water supply in the region.

Year Completed

1951

Dam Length

970

Dam Height

55

River Or Stream

YANKEE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

44.5

Hydraulic Height

53

Drainage Area

7

Nid Storage

1100

Structural Height

61

Outlet Gates

Needle

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

61
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.