Sandy Farms No. 1-a

Sandy Farms No. 1-a is an earth dam located in Clackamas County, Oregon, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Sandy Farms No. 1-a

The primary purpose of Sandy Farms No. 1-a is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Sandy Farms, C/o Bob Underwood (private). It impounds the Trib To Tickle Creek near Sandy.

The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 710 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 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 07/13/2017.

At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyClackamas
Nearest CitySandy
River/StreamTrib To Tickle Creek
Coordinates45.38239, -122.31357

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length710 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage49 acre-ft
Max Storage49 acre-ft
Normal Storage49 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge150 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSANDY FARMS, C/O BOB UNDERWOOD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/13/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR00709
Federal IDOR00709
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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