Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon)

MUNICIPAL WASTE· Yamhill, Oregon· Built 1979· Earth· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1979 and is 47 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 37 ft (taller than 73.9% in OR)
Dam Length4,400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge186 cfs
Year Completed1979 (47 years old)
NID IDOR00738

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: June 15, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

CITY OF DUNDEE

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon)?

Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon) 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 Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon)?

Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon) is owned by CITY OF DUNDEE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon) built?

Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon) was completed in 1979, making it 47 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 Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon)?

Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon) 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 Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon)?

Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon) has a dam height of 37 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 Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon) last inspected?

Dundee Sewer Project (Lagoon) was last inspected on June 15, 2017. 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.