Worden Reservoir 2
Key Takeaway
Worden Reservoir 2 is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 79.1% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 510 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00368 |
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
DALE MARSAND
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Worden Reservoir 2?
Worden Reservoir 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 Worden Reservoir 2?
Worden Reservoir 2 is owned by DALE MARSAND (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Worden Reservoir 2 built?
Worden Reservoir 2 was completed in 1962, making it 64 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 Worden Reservoir 2?
Worden Reservoir 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Worden Reservoir 2?
Worden Reservoir 2 has a dam height of 42 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 Worden Reservoir 2 last inspected?
Worden Reservoir 2 was last inspected on October 21, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.