Drescher Reservoir
Drescher Reservoir is an earth dam located in Clackamas County, Oregon, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Drescher Reservoir
The primary purpose of Drescher Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Drescher (private). It impounds the Drescher Creek near Monitor.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 10/04/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Nearest City | Monitor |
| River/Stream | Drescher Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.10843, -122.74083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 254 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN DRESCHER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR01574 |
| Federal ID | OR01574 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |