Amalgamated Sugar
Key Takeaway
Amalgamated Sugar is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 5.4% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 1,372 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00753 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
SNAKE RIVER SUGAR COMPANY
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Amalgamated Sugar?
Amalgamated Sugar is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Amalgamated Sugar?
Amalgamated Sugar is owned by SNAKE RIVER SUGAR COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Amalgamated Sugar built?
Amalgamated Sugar was completed in 1984, making it 42 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Amalgamated Sugar?
Amalgamated Sugar serves the following purposes: Other, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Amalgamated Sugar?
Amalgamated Sugar has a dam height of 11 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Amalgamated Sugar last inspected?
Amalgamated Sugar was last inspected on August 3, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.