Amity Hills Dam
Key Takeaway
Amity Hills Dam is classified as significant hazard in Oregon. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 32 ft (taller than 63.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | OR03869 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ST. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Amity Hills Dam?
Amity Hills Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Amity Hills Dam?
Amity Hills Dam is owned by ST. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Amity Hills Dam?
Amity Hills Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Amity Hills Dam?
Amity Hills Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Amity Hills Dam last inspected?
Amity Hills Dam was last inspected on October 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.