Sugarloaf Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Sugarloaf Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 52.6% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00187 |
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
HAROLD ROWEN, JAMES MCNUTT, & WALTER TARTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sugarloaf Reservoir?
Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf Reservoir?
Sugarloaf Reservoir is owned by HAROLD ROWEN, JAMES MCNUTT, & WALTER TARTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sugarloaf Reservoir built?
Sugarloaf Reservoir was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Sugarloaf Reservoir?
Sugarloaf 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 Sugarloaf Reservoir?
Sugarloaf Reservoir has a dam height of 27 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 Sugarloaf Reservoir last inspected?
Sugarloaf Reservoir was last inspected on October 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.