Dailey Reservoir Log Pond

DAILEY CREEK· Jackson, Oregon· Built 1944· Earth· 22 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Dailey Reservoir Log Pond is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1944 and is 82 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 36.2% in OR)
Dam Length485 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage575 acre-ft
Normal Storage365 acre-ft
Surface Area71 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge691 cfs
Year Completed1944 (82 years old)
NID IDOR00148

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 30, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

MEDCO POND, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dailey Reservoir Log Pond?

Dailey Reservoir Log Pond 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 Dailey Reservoir Log Pond?

Dailey Reservoir Log Pond is owned by MEDCO POND, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dailey Reservoir Log Pond built?

Dailey Reservoir Log Pond was completed in 1944, making it 82 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 Dailey Reservoir Log Pond?

Dailey Reservoir Log Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dailey Reservoir Log Pond?

Dailey Reservoir Log Pond has a dam height of 22 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 Dailey Reservoir Log Pond last inspected?

Dailey Reservoir Log Pond was last inspected on December 30, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.