Funrue
Funrue is an earth dam located in Marion County, Oregon, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Funrue
The primary purpose of Funrue is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Aurora;dan Funrue (private). It impounds the Drift Creek, Trib To near Aurora.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1972, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | Aurora |
| River/Stream | Drift Creek, Trib To |
| Coordinates | 44.94955, -122.75794 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | AURORA;DAN FUNRUE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00519 |
| Federal ID | OR00519 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |