Macedo Dairy Lagoon

OFF-CHANNEL· Linn, Oregon· Built 1998· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Macedo Dairy Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1998 and is 28 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 23% in OR)
Dam Length430 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge170 cfs
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)
NID IDOR03060

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: January 26, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

MOUNTAINSIDE FARMS, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Macedo Dairy Lagoon?

Macedo Dairy Lagoon 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 Macedo Dairy Lagoon?

Macedo Dairy Lagoon is owned by MOUNTAINSIDE FARMS, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Macedo Dairy Lagoon built?

Macedo Dairy Lagoon was completed in 1998, making it 28 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 Macedo Dairy Lagoon?

Macedo Dairy Lagoon serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Macedo Dairy Lagoon?

Macedo Dairy Lagoon has a dam height of 17 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 Macedo Dairy Lagoon last inspected?

Macedo Dairy Lagoon was last inspected on January 26, 2012. 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.