Hoover Pond 3 is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Oregon, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 3,180 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hoover Pond 3
The primary purpose of Hoover Pond 3 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jackson County Parks & Recreation (local government). It impounds the Branch of Whetstone Creek near Gold Hill.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 3,180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 109 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 02/01/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Gold Hill |
| River/Stream | Branch of Whetstone Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.41910, -122.82883 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 109 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jackson County Parks & Recreation |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00528 |
| Federal ID | OR00528 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |