Aamodt Flashboard Dam is an other dam located in Clackamas County, Oregon, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall. 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 Aamodt Flashboard Dam
The primary purpose of Aamodt Flashboard Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aamodt Dairy Inc. (private). It impounds the Rock Creek near Whiskey Hill.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 58 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Nearest City | Whiskey Hill |
| River/Stream | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.15759, -122.73237 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Aamodt Dairy Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00645 |
| Federal ID | OR00645 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |