Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk)
Key Takeaway
Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.5% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 340 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00510 |
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
STEVEN CROWE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk)?
Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk) 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 Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk)?
Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk) is owned by STEVEN CROWE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk) built?
Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk) was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk)?
Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk) 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 Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk)?
Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk) has a dam height of 24 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 Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk) last inspected?
Crowe Reservoir #2 (Polk) was last inspected on September 25, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.