Muhs Quarry Dam is an other dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall, taller than 86% 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 Muhs Quarry Dam
The primary purpose of Muhs Quarry Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tdm Company (private). It impounds the Unnamed; Trib South Yamhill near Mcminnville.
The dam stands 40 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 202 acre-feet.
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 12/05/2019.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| Nearest City | Mcminnville |
| River/Stream | Unnamed; Trib South Yamhill |
| Coordinates | 45.21677, -123.23524 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 202 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tdm Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03812 |
| Federal ID | OR03812 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |