Barnes Bros. Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Barnes Bros. Reservoir is classified as significant hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 63.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 527 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 250 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00392 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ERIC AND PAMELA BARNES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Barnes Bros. Reservoir?
Barnes Bros. Reservoir is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Barnes Bros. Reservoir?
Barnes Bros. Reservoir is owned by ERIC AND PAMELA BARNES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Barnes Bros. Reservoir built?
Barnes Bros. Reservoir was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Barnes Bros. Reservoir?
Barnes Bros. Reservoir 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 Barnes Bros. Reservoir?
Barnes Bros. Reservoir has a dam height of 32 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 Barnes Bros. Reservoir last inspected?
Barnes Bros. Reservoir was last inspected on October 23, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.