Albertson Reservoir (Lake)
Key Takeaway
Albertson Reservoir (Lake) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 28 ft (taller than 54.8% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 665 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 269 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00243 |
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
HENRY ALBERTSON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Albertson Reservoir (Lake)?
Albertson Reservoir (Lake) 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 Albertson Reservoir (Lake)?
Albertson Reservoir (Lake) is owned by HENRY ALBERTSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Albertson Reservoir (Lake) built?
Albertson Reservoir (Lake) was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 Albertson Reservoir (Lake)?
Albertson Reservoir (Lake) 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 Albertson Reservoir (Lake)?
Albertson Reservoir (Lake) has a dam height of 28 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.
When was Albertson Reservoir (Lake) last inspected?
Albertson Reservoir (Lake) was last inspected on August 12, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.