Madras Wwt Lagoon

Jefferson, Oregon· 25 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Madras Wwt Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Oregon. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 43.9% in OR)
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
NID IDOR03952

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: August 20, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

CITY OF MADRAS

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Madras Wwt Lagoon?

Madras Wwt 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 Madras Wwt Lagoon?

Madras Wwt Lagoon is owned by CITY OF MADRAS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Madras Wwt Lagoon?

Madras Wwt Lagoon 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 Madras Wwt Lagoon?

Madras Wwt Lagoon has a dam height of 25 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 Madras Wwt Lagoon last inspected?

Madras Wwt Lagoon was last inspected on August 20, 2015. 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.