Cook Reservoir (wash)

Cook Reservoir (wash) is an earth dam located in Washington County, Oregon, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Cook Reservoir (wash)

The primary purpose of Cook Reservoir (wash) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ron Hochstein (private). It impounds the Tualatin River, Trib To near Individual Residences.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1972, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 11/14/2018.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateOregon
CountyWashington
Nearest CityIndividual Residences
River/StreamTualatin River, Trib To
Coordinates45.45536, -123.06646

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage14 acre-ft
Max Storage14 acre-ft
Normal Storage13 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge72 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerRON HOCHSTEIN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/14/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDOR01430
Federal IDOR01430
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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