Keene Reservoir
Keene Reservoir is an earth dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Keene Reservoir
The primary purpose of Keene Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Larry Stoller (private). It impounds the Palmer Creek near Dayton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/19/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Dayton |
| River/Stream | Palmer Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.11885, -123.08548 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 87 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LARRY STOLLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00305 |
| Federal ID | OR00305 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |