Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam)
Key Takeaway
Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam) 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 | 30 ft (taller than 58.4% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 29 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00314 |
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
MARK GEHRING
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam)?
Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam) 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 Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam)?
Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam) is owned by MARK GEHRING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam) built?
Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam) 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 Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam)?
Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam) 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 Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam)?
Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam) has a dam height of 30 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 Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam) last inspected?
Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam) was last inspected on March 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.