Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas)
Key Takeaway
Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 33.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00644 |
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
DAN MYRICK
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas)?
Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas) 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 Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas)?
Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas) is owned by DAN MYRICK (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas) built?
Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas) was completed in 1977, making it 49 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 Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas)?
Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas) serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas)?
Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas) has a dam height of 21 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 Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas) last inspected?
Porter Cc Reservoir (Clackamas) was last inspected on September 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.