Gehring Reservoir (towery Dam)

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyPolk
Nearest CityNEWBERG
River/StreamWILLAMETTE RIVER, TRIB TO
Coordinates44.98520, -123.07117

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge29 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerMARK GEHRING
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/15/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR00314
Federal IDOR00314
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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