Long

Wheeler, Oregon· Built 2003· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

Long is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 2003 and is 23 years old.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 58.4% in OR)
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)
NID IDOR04084

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: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

TERRY LONG

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Long?

Long 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 Long?

Long is owned by TERRY LONG (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Long built?

Long was completed in 2003, making it 23 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

How tall is Long?

Long has a dam height of 30 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.