Hemlock Meadows Dam
Hemlock Meadows Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hemlock Meadows Dam
Hemlock Meadows Dam is a dam in Douglas, Oregon. The dam is owned by Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Hemlock Creek near Peel.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 527 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 77 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2018.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Peel |
| River/Stream | Hemlock Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.19005, -122.70234 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 527 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 77 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00370 |
| Federal ID | OR00370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |