Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch)

TUALITIN RIVER, TRIB TO· Washington, Oregon· Built 1968· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 7.2% in OR)
Dam Length230 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge248 cfs
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)
NID IDOR00482

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: March 10, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

DAMAR FARMS, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch)?

Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch) 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 Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch)?

Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch) is owned by DAMAR FARMS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch) built?

Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch) was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch)?

Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch) 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 Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch)?

Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch) has a dam height of 12 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 Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch) last inspected?

Bailey Reservoir (Aka Kalsch) was last inspected on March 10, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.