Windhurst is an earth dam located in Coos County, Oregon. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall, taller than 89% 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 Windhurst
The primary purpose of Windhurst is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Windhurst Road Watering Corp (private).
The dam stands 43 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 470 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 11/27/2020.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| Coordinates | 43.08739, -124.36454 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 470 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Windhurst Road Watering Corp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03908 |
| Federal ID | OR03908 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |