Moffitti Marsh Dam

Baskett Slough· Polk, Oregon· Built 1995· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Moffitti Marsh Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.6% in OR)
Dam Length735 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage184 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,694 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDOR04062

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 23, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Moffitti Marsh Dam?

Moffitti Marsh 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 Moffitti Marsh Dam?

Moffitti Marsh Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Moffitti Marsh Dam built?

Moffitti Marsh Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Moffitti Marsh Dam?

Moffitti Marsh Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Moffitti Marsh Dam?

Moffitti Marsh 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 Moffitti Marsh Dam last inspected?

Moffitti Marsh Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2017. 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.