River Bend No. 2
River Bend No. 2 is an earth dam located in Marion County, Oregon, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About River Bend No. 2
The primary purpose of River Bend No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James L. Payne (private). It impounds the Willamette River, Trib To near Independence.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 05/10/2016.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Independence |
| River/Stream | Willamette River, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 44.81605, -123.09035 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 268 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JAMES L. PAYNE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00434 |
| Federal ID | OR00434 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |