Reimer, William Reservoir
Reimer, William Reservoir is an earth dam located in Polk County, Oregon, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reimer, William Reservoir
The primary purpose of Reimer, William Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Foley Family Wine (private). It impounds the Salt Creek, Trib To near Amity.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 570 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 02/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Amity |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 44.99113, -123.29812 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 117 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FOLEY FAMILY WINE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00329 |
| Federal ID | OR00329 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |