Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union)

GRANDE RONDE RIVER· Union, Oregon· Built 1975· Other· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1975 and is 51 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.6% in OR)
Dam Length80 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage298 acre-ft
Normal Storage298 acre-ft
Surface Area86 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge291 cfs
Year Completed1975 (51 years old)
NID IDOR00649

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: July 27, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

JOHN P. HASSINGER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union)?

Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union) 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 Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union)?

Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union) is owned by JOHN P. HASSINGER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union) built?

Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union) was completed in 1975, making it 51 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 Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union)?

Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union) serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union)?

Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union) has a dam height of 10 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 Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union) last inspected?

Elmer Stoplog Dam (Union) was last inspected on July 27, 2011. 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.