Iverson (Clackamas) is a privately owned dam located in Clackamas, Oregon, serving the primary purpose of irrigation.
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Constructed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and has a storage capacity of 185.6 acre-feet. With a surface area of 12.6 acres and draining an area of 0.44 square miles, Iverson (Clackamas) plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD), Iverson (Clackamas) is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and not having a condition assessment, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures remain unknown. The dam's outlet gates consist of a slide (sluice gate) and it has undergone its last inspection in December 2018, with a scheduled inspection frequency of 6 years.
Located in an unnamed tributary of Butte Creek, Iverson (Clackamas) provides essential irrigation water for the surrounding area. With its relatively low hazard potential and state-regulated status, this dam serves as a critical infrastructure for water supply and management in Clackamas County.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Height |
15 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED TRIB/BUTTE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.44 |
Nid Storage |
185.6 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
15 |
Butte Creek At Monitor
|
453cfs |
Pudding River Near Woodburn
|
4380cfs |
Zollner Creek Near Mt Angel
|
320cfs |
Abiqua Creek At Silverton
|
74cfs |
Silver Creek At Silverton
|
52cfs |
Pudding River At Aurora
|
5980cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Feyrer Park
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Blue Heron
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Otter
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