Aamodt Flashboard Dam
Key Takeaway
Aamodt Flashboard Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 0.6% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 59 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00645 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Aamodt Dairy Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Aamodt Flashboard Dam?
Aamodt Flashboard Dam 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 Aamodt Flashboard Dam?
Aamodt Flashboard Dam is owned by Aamodt Dairy Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Aamodt Flashboard Dam built?
Aamodt Flashboard Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Aamodt Flashboard Dam?
Aamodt Flashboard Dam 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 Aamodt Flashboard Dam?
Aamodt Flashboard Dam has a dam height of 10 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.