Kennel Reservoir is an earth dam located in Polk County, Oregon, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 940 ft long, taller than 59% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kennel Reservoir
The primary purpose of Kennel Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Earl Kennel (private). It impounds the Berry Creek, Trib to near Buena Vista.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 940 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 02/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk |
| Nearest City | Buena Vista |
| River/Stream | Berry Creek, Trib to |
| Coordinates | 44.75169, -123.24728 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 940 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 124 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Earl Kennel |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00617 |
| Federal ID | OR00617 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |