New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir

NORTH YAMHILL RIVER· Yamhill, Oregon· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 16% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage270 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDOR00961

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

BRAD MATTSON

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir?

New England Bolt and Thread 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 New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir?

New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir is owned by BRAD MATTSON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir?

New England Bolt and Thread 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 New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir?

New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir has a dam height of 15 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.

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.