Peterson, Floyd
Peterson, Floyd is an earth dam located in Marion County, Oregon, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Peterson, Floyd
The primary purpose of Peterson, Floyd is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Erik Rodgers (private). It impounds the Abiqua Creek, Trib To near Silverton.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 43 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 09/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Silverton |
| River/Stream | Abiqua Creek, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 44.99432, -122.74504 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 43 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 265 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ERIK RODGERS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR02665 |
| Federal ID | OR02665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |