Younglife Waste B (middle)
Younglife Waste B (middle) is an earth dam located in Wasco County, Oregon. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Younglife Waste B (middle)
The primary purpose of Younglife Waste B (middle) is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Washington Younglife Ranch (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/08/2019.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oregon dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Wasco |
| Coordinates | 44.83194, -120.50271 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WASHINGTON YOUNGLIFE RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR04030 |
| Federal ID | OR04030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |