Blue Heron Reservoir
Blue Heron Reservoir is an earth dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon, built in 1979. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Blue Heron Reservoir
The primary purpose of Blue Heron Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ct Agland, Llc (private). It impounds the South Yamhill River near Mcminnville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 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 09/09/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Mcminnville |
| River/Stream | South Yamhill River |
| Coordinates | 45.13955, -123.25117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CT AGLAND, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00662 |
| Federal ID | OR00662 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |