Taverner Marsh Dam
Taverner Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Oregon, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Taverner Marsh Dam
The primary purpose of Taverner Marsh Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Baskett Slough.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 287 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Baskett Slough |
| Coordinates | 44.95931, -123.26986 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 287 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 227 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03852 |
| Federal ID | OR03852 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |