Gustav Krause

Washington, Oregon· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 39.8% in OR)
Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge183 cfs
NID IDOR01839

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: October 25, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

VICTOR WENDTE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gustav Krause?

Gustav Krause 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 Gustav Krause?

Gustav Krause is owned by VICTOR WENDTE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Gustav Krause?

Gustav Krause 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 Gustav Krause?

Gustav Krause has a dam height of 23 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 Gustav Krause last inspected?

Gustav Krause was last inspected on October 25, 2018. 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.