Morgan Brothers Dam
Morgan Brothers Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Oregon, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Morgan Brothers Dam
The primary purpose of Morgan Brothers Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Baskett Slough.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 720 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/23/2017.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Baskett Slough |
| Coordinates | 44.98000, -123.26000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 393 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00576 |
| Federal ID | OR00576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |