Hammel No. 2
Hammel No. 2 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Oregon, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Hammel No. 2
The primary purpose of Hammel No. 2 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jo Ann Kahn 3cw Llc (private). It impounds the Murderers Gulch near Gold Hill.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 02/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Gold Hill |
| River/Stream | Murderers Gulch |
| Coordinates | 42.54250, -122.80989 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JO ANN KAHN 3CW LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00304 |
| Federal ID | OR00304 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |