Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 30% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 2,787 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00490 |
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
BAILEY NURSERIES, INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir?
Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir 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 Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir?
Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir is owned by BAILEY NURSERIES, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir built?
Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir?
Fidel Bros. Irr. 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 Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir?
Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir has a dam height of 20 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 Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir last inspected?
Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir was last inspected on November 12, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.