Belchers Dam
Belchers Dam is an earth dam located in Multnomah County, Oregon, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Belchers Dam
The primary purpose of Belchers Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Darrold Belcher/dan Belcher (private). It impounds the Middle Fork Beaver Creek near Gresham.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 340 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 05/24/2016.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Multnomah |
| Nearest City | Gresham |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.48828, -122.34578 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,120 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DARROLD BELCHER/DAN BELCHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00726 |
| Federal ID | OR00726 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |