Dog River North

Wasco, Oregon· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Dog River North is classified as low hazard in Oregon.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 63.9% in OR)
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
NID IDOR04086

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

DOG RIVER ORCHARDS

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dog River North?

Dog River North 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 Dog River North?

Dog River North is owned by DOG RIVER ORCHARDS (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Dog River North?

Dog River North 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.

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.