Marvin Fast Dam dam
Marvin Fast Dam
Marvin Fast Dam is a private dam located in Amity, Oregon, along the Ash Swale river. Built in 1979, the dam stands at 16 feet tall and stretches 700 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 440 acre-feet for irrigation purposes. Managed by the USDA NRCS, this dam plays a vital role in providing water resources for agricultural activities in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, the condition assessment of Marvin Fast Dam is currently marked as "Not Available", indicating a need for further evaluation and monitoring. The dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and inundation maps preparedness are also listed as unavailable. With a maximum discharge capacity of 2037 cubic feet per second, ensuring the safety and maintenance of this crucial water resource infrastructure is paramount for the surrounding community.
As a significant component of the local water management system, Marvin Fast Dam serves as a key player in supporting irrigation activities in the area. Its strategic location and storage capacity make it a valuable asset for sustaining agricultural production and managing water resources effectively. However, ongoing assessments and improvements are necessary to safeguard the dam's structural integrity and emergency response preparedness for the long-term benefit of the region's water supply and climate resilience.
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 Marvin Fast Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| South Yamhill River At Mcminnville | 310 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Salem | 10,500 cfs | → |
| Luckiamute River Near Suver | 249 cfs | → |
| Zollner Creek Near Mt Angel | 320 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Newberg | 10,700 cfs | → |
| Abiqua Creek At Silverton | 74 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marvin Fast Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Marvin Fast Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marvin Fast Dam
Where does the data for Marvin Fast 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 Marvin Fast Dam.