River Bend No. 2
Key Takeaway
River Bend No. 2 is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 58.4% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 268 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00434 |
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
JAMES L. PAYNE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of River Bend No. 2?
River Bend No. 2 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 River Bend No. 2?
River Bend No. 2 is owned by JAMES L. PAYNE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was River Bend No. 2 built?
River Bend No. 2 was completed in 1967, making it 59 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 River Bend No. 2?
River Bend No. 2 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 River Bend No. 2?
River Bend No. 2 has a dam height of 30 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 River Bend No. 2 last inspected?
River Bend No. 2 was last inspected on May 10, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.