Neil Creek Reservoir
Neil Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Marion County, Oregon, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Neil Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Neil Creek Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dean Yeager (private). It impounds the Neil Creek near Independence.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 81 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Independence |
| River/Stream | Neil Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.81483, -123.03263 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 185 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DEAN YEAGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00266 |
| Federal ID | OR00266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |