New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir is an earth dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 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 New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir
The primary purpose of New England Bolt and Thread Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Brad Mattson (private). It impounds the North Yamhill River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a storage capacity of 270 acre-feet.
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 | Yamhill |
| River/Stream | North Yamhill River |
| Coordinates | 45.28164, -123.19256 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Brad Mattson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00961 |
| Federal ID | OR00961 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |