Simplot Hermiston #2 (lagoon) is an earth dam located in Umatilla County, Oregon, built in 2002. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall, taller than 74% 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 Simplot Hermiston #2 (lagoon)
Simplot Hermiston #2 (lagoon) is a dam in Umatilla, Oregon. The dam is owned by Jr Simplot Company (private). It impounds the Off Channel near Echo.
The dam stands 32 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a storage capacity of 353 acre-feet. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
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 03/22/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Umatilla |
| Nearest City | Echo |
| River/Stream | Off Channel |
| Coordinates | 45.70145, -119.30219 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 353 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Jr Simplot Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03809 |
| Federal ID | OR03809 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |