Heater Reservoir #2

Heater Reservoir #2 is an earth dam located in Marion County, Oregon, built in 1981. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Heater Reservoir #2

The primary purpose of Heater Reservoir #2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by James M. Heater (private). It impounds the Center Fork Drift Creek near No Downstream Settlement.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 290 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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 03/04/2020.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOregon
CountyMarion
Nearest CityNo Downstream Settlement
River/StreamCenter Fork Drift Creek
Coordinates44.88401, -122.70945

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length290 ft
Year Completed1981 (45 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage42 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge82 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerJAMES M. HEATER
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/04/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOR00729
Federal IDOR00729
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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