Ritchey Farm Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Ritchey Farm Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1985 and is 41 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 7.2% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
| NID ID | OR02826 |
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
TREESAP LLC DBA: HINES GROWERS
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ritchey Farm Reservoir?
Ritchey Farm 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 Ritchey Farm Reservoir?
Ritchey Farm Reservoir is owned by TREESAP LLC DBA: HINES GROWERS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Ritchey Farm Reservoir built?
Ritchey Farm Reservoir was completed in 1985, making it 41 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 Ritchey Farm Reservoir?
Ritchey Farm 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 Ritchey Farm Reservoir?
Ritchey Farm Reservoir has a dam height of 12 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 Ritchey Farm Reservoir last inspected?
Ritchey Farm Reservoir was last inspected on October 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.