Berger Lake
Berger Lake is an earth dam located in Marion County, Oregon, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Berger Lake
The primary purpose of Berger Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hidden Lakes Recreation Association Attn: Dan Schlottmann (private). It impounds the Pringle Creek near Salem.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 359 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 09/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Salem |
| River/Stream | Pringle Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.90243, -123.04777 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 359 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HIDDEN LAKES RECREATION ASSOCIATION ATTN: DAN SCHLOTTMANN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR01158 |
| Federal ID | OR01158 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |