Kuehne Dam
Kuehne Dam is an earth dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Kuehne Dam
The primary purpose of Kuehne Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Harold Kuehne (private). It impounds the Chehalem Creek, Trib To near Newberg.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/23/2019.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Newberg |
| River/Stream | Chehalem Creek, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 45.29839, -123.08117 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 79 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HAROLD KUEHNE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00216 |
| Federal ID | OR00216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |