Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam
Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam is an other dam located in Polk County, Oregon, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam
The primary purpose of Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Richard Martin (private). It impounds the Ash Swale, Trib To near Amity.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 12/15/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Amity |
| River/Stream | Ash Swale, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 45.02349, -123.21595 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 97 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RICHARD MARTIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00486 |
| Federal ID | OR00486 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |