Davison, Dale
Key Takeaway
Davison, Dale is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1971 and is 55 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 39.8% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00968 |
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
DALE DAVISON
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Davison, Dale?
Davison, Dale 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 Davison, Dale?
Davison, Dale is owned by DALE DAVISON (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Davison, Dale built?
Davison, Dale was completed in 1971, making it 55 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 Davison, Dale?
Davison, Dale serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Davison, Dale?
Davison, Dale has a dam height of 23 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 Davison, Dale last inspected?
Davison, Dale was last inspected on February 25, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.