Gehring Reservoir (Towery Dam)
Oregon — Polk County — WILLAMETTE RIVER, TRIB TO
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Polk |
| River | WILLAMETTE RIVER, TRIB TO |
| Coordinates | 44.98520, -123.07117 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | March 15, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | MARK GEHRING |
| Other Name | Towery Dam |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.