Somerville, The Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Somerville, The Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 58.4% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 334 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00019 |
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
2003 RAINE REVOCABLE TRUST
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Somerville, The Reservoir?
Somerville, The 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 Somerville, The Reservoir?
Somerville, The Reservoir is owned by 2003 RAINE REVOCABLE TRUST (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Somerville, The Reservoir built?
Somerville, The Reservoir was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 Somerville, The Reservoir?
Somerville, The 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 Somerville, The Reservoir?
Somerville, The Reservoir 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 Somerville, The Reservoir last inspected?
Somerville, The Reservoir was last inspected on October 28, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.