Gardiner is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall, taller than 50% 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 Gardiner
The primary purpose of Gardiner 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 Rome Creek Timber (private). It impounds the Unnamed Stream/trib Umpqua near US Hwy 101.
The dam stands 25 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 09/17/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | US Hwy 101 |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Stream/trib Umpqua |
| Coordinates | 43.72337, -124.10376 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Rome Creek Timber |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03727 |
| Federal ID | OR03727 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |