Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2

DRY RIVER· Deschutes, Oregon· Built 1959· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Other Private

Key Takeaway

Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1959 and is 67 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 20.1% in OR)
Dam Length535 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage350 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres
Drainage Area80 sq mi
Max Discharge925 cfs
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)
NID IDOR00342

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: August 11, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

GOLDEN SAGE LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2?

Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 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 Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2?

Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 is owned by GOLDEN SAGE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 built?

Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 was completed in 1959, making it 67 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 Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2?

Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2?

Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 has a dam height of 16 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 Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 last inspected?

Fehrenbacker Reservoir 2 was last inspected on August 11, 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.