Duck Pond Dam

Marion, Oregon· Built 2001· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Duck Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 69.6% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDOR03816

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: January 10, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

DOUGLAS FRIES

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Duck Pond Dam?

Duck Pond Dam 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 Duck Pond Dam?

Duck Pond Dam is owned by DOUGLAS FRIES (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Duck Pond Dam built?

Duck Pond Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Duck Pond Dam?

Duck Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Duck Pond Dam?

Duck Pond Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Duck Pond Dam last inspected?

Duck Pond Dam was last inspected on January 10, 2014. 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.