Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam
Key Takeaway
Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1973 and is 53 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 0.6% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 97 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00486 |
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
RICHARD MARTIN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam?
Martin Bros. Flashboard 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 Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam?
Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam is owned by RICHARD MARTIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam built?
Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam was completed in 1973, making it 53 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 Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam?
Martin Bros. Flashboard 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 Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam?
Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam last inspected?
Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam was last inspected on December 15, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.