Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam

Tr- Yamhill River S -Os· Polk, Oregon· Built 1969· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1969 and is 57 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.6% in OR)
Dam Length2,056 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage98 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)
NID IDOR00485

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
State Regulated: No

Ownership

R.L. Walker Farms Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam?

Lillie Walker Irrigation 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 Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam?

Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam is owned by R.L. Walker Farms Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam built?

Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam was completed in 1969, making it 57 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 Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam?

Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam 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 Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam?

Lillie Walker Irrigation Pond Dam 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.

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.