Gildersleeve

Washington, Oregon· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Gildersleeve is classified as low hazard in Oregon. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.3% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDOR03814

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: March 2, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

KEATON GILDERSLEEVE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gildersleeve?

Gildersleeve 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 Gildersleeve?

Gildersleeve is owned by KEATON GILDERSLEEVE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Gildersleeve?

Gildersleeve serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gildersleeve?

Gildersleeve has a dam height of 18 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 Gildersleeve last inspected?

Gildersleeve was last inspected on March 2, 2016. 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.