Delaubenfels
Delaubenfels is an earth dam located in Benton County, Oregon, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Delaubenfels
The primary purpose of Delaubenfels is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Starker Forests, Inc (private).
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 84 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/18/2017.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Benton |
| Coordinates | 44.43974, -123.35854 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 258 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STARKER FORESTS, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03944 |
| Federal ID | OR03944 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |