Hickory Hill Farm
Hickory Hill Farm is an earth dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hickory Hill Farm
The primary purpose of Hickory Hill Farm is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Dick Day (private). It impounds the Unnamed Branch Of Chehalem Creek near Newberg.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 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 12/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Newberg |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Branch Of Chehalem Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.31699, -123.06178 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DICK DAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00231 |
| Federal ID | OR00231 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |