Lancefield Reservoir
Lancefield Reservoir is a concrete dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lancefield Reservoir
The primary purpose of Lancefield Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Stuart M. Lancefield (private). It impounds the Salt Creek And Ash Swale near Whiteson.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 40 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 22 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 06/02/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Whiteson |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek And Ash Swale |
| Coordinates | 45.13464, -123.21678 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 40 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 22 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 309 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STUART M. LANCEFIELD |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/02/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00678 |
| Federal ID | OR00678 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |