Beyer Reservoir
Beyer Reservoir is an earth dam located in Clackamas County, Oregon, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Beyer Reservoir
The primary purpose of Beyer Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Beyer Lake, Inc (private). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Scotts Mills.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 430 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 05/16/2018.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Nearest City | Scotts Mills |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.03469, -122.55655 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 240 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BEYER LAKE, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00476 |
| Federal ID | OR00476 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |