Waldo Lake
Waldo Lake is an earth dam located in Marion County, Oregon, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Waldo Lake
The primary purpose of Waldo Lake is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Krautmann Family Nursery, Llc (private). It impounds the Little Pudding River near Mac Leay.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 56 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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 04/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Mac Leay |
| River/Stream | Little Pudding River |
| Coordinates | 44.89498, -122.89280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 335 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KRAUTMANN FAMILY NURSERY, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00349 |
| Federal ID | OR00349 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |