Shaw Dam and Dikes (Union)

Oregon — Union County — LITTLE, DRY, & GUSSIE CREEKS,TRIB/POWDER

Location

StateOregon
CountyUnion
RiverLITTLE, DRY, & GUSSIE CREEKS,TRIB/POWDER
Coordinates45.09447, -117.99132

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length430 ft
NID Storage504 acre-ft
Max Storage504 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 20, 2017
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerROBERT & LINDA HAERLING
Other NameShaw North Embankment

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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