Spalding Dam is an earth dam located in Josephine County, Oregon, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 150 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Spalding Dam
The primary purpose of Spalding Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Soldier Creek near Gold Beach.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 07/10/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Josephine |
| Nearest City | Gold Beach |
| River/Stream | Soldier Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.34590, -123.70380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 69 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/10/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03712 |
| Federal ID | OR03712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |