Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 27.8% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 151 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00362 |
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
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir?
Wahkeena Rearing 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 Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir?
Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir is owned by OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir built?
Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir?
Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir?
Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir has a dam height of 19 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 Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir last inspected?
Wahkeena Rearing Reservoir was last inspected on September 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.