Isakson Reservoir

UNNAMED· Clackamas, Oregon· Built 1972· Earth· 27 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Isakson Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 52.6% in OR)
Dam Length384 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge54 cfs
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)
NID IDOR00674

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: May 16, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

JERRY ISAKSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Isakson Reservoir?

Isakson 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 Isakson Reservoir?

Isakson Reservoir is owned by JERRY ISAKSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Isakson Reservoir built?

Isakson Reservoir was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Isakson Reservoir?

Isakson Reservoir serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Isakson Reservoir?

Isakson Reservoir has a dam height of 27 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 Isakson Reservoir last inspected?

Isakson Reservoir was last inspected on May 16, 2018. 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.