Tualatin Park Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 13, 2025

Tualatin Park is a private water resource in Oregon, situated along the Tualatin River, serving primarily for irrigation purposes since its completion in 1970.


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Summary

The park features an earth dam standing at 23 feet high and stretching 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 28 acre-feet and a surface area of 4.4 acres. Despite its small drainage area of 0.5 square miles, the dam has a significant hazard potential, necessitating regular inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity.

Owned by a private entity, Tualatin Park is regulated by the Oregon Water Resources Department and falls under state jurisdiction for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. It boasts a picturesque location in Washington County's Nasoma city, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts alike. The dam's primary purpose of irrigation is essential for fire protection, stock watering, and creating small fish ponds, showcasing its versatility in meeting various water resource needs within the area. With Suzanne Bonamici representing the park's congressional district, Tualatin Park remains a vital water source in the region, contributing significantly to its water management efforts.

Year Completed

1970

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

22

River Or Stream

TUALATIN RIVER, TRIB TO

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.4

Hydraulic Height

17

Drainage Area

0.5

Nid Storage

28

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate)

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

23
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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