Silver Falls Log Pond (marion)
Silver Falls Log Pond (marion) is an earth dam located in Marion County, Oregon, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Silver Falls Log Pond (marion)
The primary purpose of Silver Falls Log Pond (marion) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gelco Investment Llc (private). It impounds the Abiqua Creek, Trib To near Aurora.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 610 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 10/12/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Aurora |
| River/Stream | Abiqua Creek, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 45.02167, -122.78000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | GELCO INVESTMENT LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00273 |
| Federal ID | OR00273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |