Midway Nursery

UNNAMED TRIB/MCFEE CREEK· Washington, Oregon· Built 1992· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Midway Nursery is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 62.3% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)
NID IDOR03720

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: November 2, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

SHIRLEY LEEK MIDWAY EQUITIES, LLC

Private

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Midway Nursery?

Midway Nursery 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 Midway Nursery?

Midway Nursery is owned by SHIRLEY LEEK MIDWAY EQUITIES, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Midway Nursery built?

Midway Nursery was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Midway Nursery?

Midway Nursery 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 Midway Nursery?

Midway Nursery has a dam height of 31 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 Midway Nursery last inspected?

Midway Nursery was last inspected on November 2, 2017. 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.