Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir
Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir is an earth dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir
The primary purpose of Fidel Bros. Irr. Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bailey Nurseries, Inc. (private). It impounds the Salt Creek near Carlton.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 2,787 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Completed in 1969, 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 11/12/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Carlton |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.35581, -123.21929 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,787 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Max Discharge | 7 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BAILEY NURSERIES, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/12/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00490 |
| Federal ID | OR00490 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |