River Bend No. 2 dam
River Bend No. 2
River Bend No. 2, also known as Payne #2, is a private irrigation dam located in Marion County, Oregon. Completed in 1967, this earth dam stands at 30 feet tall and spans a length of 270 feet, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Situated on the Willamette River, this structure plays a vital role in providing water for agricultural purposes in the region.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, River Bend No. 2 has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. The dam features needle outlet gates and has a maximum discharge capacity of 268 cubic feet per second. While the last inspection took place in May 2016, with an inspection frequency of every 6 years, the emergency action plan status and risk assessment details are currently unavailable, pointing to potential areas for further evaluation and improvement.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find River Bend No. 2 to be a fascinating case study in private irrigation infrastructure. With its strategic location on a tributary to the Willamette River, this dam serves as a crucial resource for water storage and distribution in the area. As efforts continue to monitor and maintain the structure, there remains a clear need for ongoing assessment and preparation to ensure its long-term safety and effectiveness in supporting agricultural activities in Marion County, Oregon.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around River Bend No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Luckiamute River Near Suver | 201 cfs | → |
| Santiam River At Jefferson | 2,740 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Salem | 11,000 cfs | → |
| North Santiam River Near Jefferson | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Albany | 7,200 cfs | → |
| Thomas Creek Near Scio | 149 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near River Bend No. 2.
Boat launches
- Buena Vista County Park
- Riverview Park
- Santiam Rest Area (Old Ramp)
- Jefferson Ramp
- Cascades Gateway Park
- Riverfront Park
Campgrounds
- Albany Koa
- Beaver Island Group Camp
- Hiker/Biker Camp
- Benton Oaks Rv
- Gills Landing Rv Park
- Silver Falls State Park
Paddle runs
Track River Bend No. 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About River Bend No. 2
Where does the data for River Bend No. 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of River Bend No. 2.