Werner (upper)
Werner (upper) is an earth dam located in Josephine County, Oregon, built in 1973. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Werner (upper)
The primary purpose of Werner (upper) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Snook (private). It impounds the Louse Creek, Trib To near Galice.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,080 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 04/20/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine |
| Nearest City | Galice |
| River/Stream | Louse Creek, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 42.50118, -123.41715 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,080 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN SNOOK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00468 |
| Federal ID | OR00468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |