Yamhill Vista Dam #5 is an earth dam located in Yamhill County, Oregon. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall, taller than 59% 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 Yamhill Vista Dam #5
The primary purpose of Yamhill Vista Dam #5 is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Mike Williamson (private). It impounds the Stag Hollow Creek.
The dam stands 27 feet tall.
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 12/09/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Yamhill |
| River/Stream | Stag Hollow Creek |
| Coordinates | 45.34049, -123.13471 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Mike Williamson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/09/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR04069 |
| Federal ID | OR04069 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |