Bailey Reservoir (aka Kalsch)
Bailey Reservoir (aka Kalsch) is an earth dam located in Washington County, Oregon, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bailey Reservoir (aka Kalsch)
The primary purpose of Bailey Reservoir (aka Kalsch) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Damar Farms, Llc (private). It impounds the Tualitin River, Trib To near Farmington.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 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 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 03/10/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Farmington |
| River/Stream | Tualitin River, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 45.49054, -122.99560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 248 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DAMAR FARMS, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00482 |
| Federal ID | OR00482 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |