Elmer Reservoir 3 (union)
Elmer Reservoir 3 (union) is an earth dam located in Union County, Oregon, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elmer Reservoir 3 (union)
The primary purpose of Elmer Reservoir 3 (union) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John P. Hassinger (private). It impounds the Grande Ronde River near Imbler.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 07/27/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | Imbler |
| River/Stream | Grande Ronde River |
| Coordinates | 45.36169, -117.84986 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 54 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JOHN P. HASSINGER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00651 |
| Federal ID | OR00651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |