Cackler Marsh Dam
Cackler Marsh Dam is an earth dam located in Polk County, Oregon, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cackler Marsh Dam
The primary purpose of Cackler Marsh Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Baskett Slough.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 2,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 174 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 964 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk |
| River/Stream | Baskett Slough |
| Coordinates | 44.95367, -123.25631 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 964 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 964 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 277 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 174 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,092 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03834 |
| Federal ID | OR03834 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |