Mud Flat Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Mud Flat Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1917 and is 109 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 20.1% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 139 acres |
| Drainage Area | 43 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00310 |
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
JOAQUIN & FELIX JACA
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mud Flat Reservoir?
Mud Flat 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 Mud Flat Reservoir?
Mud Flat Reservoir is owned by JOAQUIN & FELIX JACA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mud Flat Reservoir built?
Mud Flat Reservoir was completed in 1917, making it 109 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 Mud Flat Reservoir?
Mud Flat Reservoir 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 Mud Flat Reservoir?
Mud Flat Reservoir has a dam height of 16 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.