Morgan Brothers Dam
Key Takeaway
Morgan Brothers Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 43.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 393 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00576 |
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
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Morgan Brothers Dam?
Morgan Brothers 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 Morgan Brothers Dam?
Morgan Brothers 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 Morgan Brothers Dam built?
Morgan Brothers Dam was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Morgan Brothers Dam?
Morgan Brothers 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 Morgan Brothers Dam?
Morgan Brothers Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Morgan Brothers Dam last inspected?
Morgan Brothers Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.