Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam dam
Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam
Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam, located in Polk County, Oregon, serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 1973 by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, this private dam stands at a height of 10.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. Positioned on the Ash Swale tributary, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and ensuring a stable water supply for agricultural activities in the area.
With a low hazard potential, Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam is regularly inspected by the Oregon Water Resources Department to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The dam's spillway capacity of 97 cubic feet per second contributes to flood control measures and protects downstream areas from potential inundation. Despite its age, the dam continues to fulfill its primary purpose of facilitating irrigation and supporting the local agricultural community in Amity.
As a key feature in the water management infrastructure of the region, Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource practices. Its strategic location and efficient design make it a valuable asset for water conservation efforts, showcasing the crucial role that private dams play in maintaining a reliable water supply in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Willamette River At Salem | 10,500 cfs | → |
| South Yamhill River At Mcminnville | 310 cfs | → |
| Luckiamute River Near Suver | 249 cfs | → |
| Zollner Creek Near Mt Angel | 320 cfs | → |
| Abiqua Creek At Silverton | 74 cfs | → |
| Silver Creek At Silverton | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam.
Track Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam
Where does the data for Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam 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 Martin Bros. Flashboard Dam.