Burkhalter #2 is an earth dam located in Washington County, Oregon, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 2,500 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Burkhalter #2
The primary purpose of Burkhalter #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by T & C Farms LLC (private). It impounds the Tualatin River, Trib to (offst near Orenco.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 11/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Orenco |
| River/Stream | Tualatin River, Trib to (offst |
| Coordinates | 45.46442, -122.99129 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 210 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | T & C Farms LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00252 |
| Federal ID | OR00252 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |