Elmer Reservoir 2 (union)
Elmer Reservoir 2 (union) is an earth dam located in Union County, Oregon, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elmer Reservoir 2 (union)
The primary purpose of Elmer Reservoir 2 (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 No Downstream Settlement.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet. Completed in 1966, 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 07/27/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | No Downstream Settlement |
| River/Stream | Grande Ronde River |
| Coordinates | 45.36428, -117.85495 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
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 | OR00736 |
| Federal ID | OR00736 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |