Petes Slough
Key Takeaway
Petes Slough is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 347 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 849 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00643 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Petes Slough?
Petes Slough 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 Petes Slough?
Petes Slough is owned by OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Petes Slough built?
Petes Slough was completed in 1980, making it 46 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 Petes Slough?
Petes Slough serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Petes Slough?
Petes Slough has a dam height of 14 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 Petes Slough last inspected?
Petes Slough was last inspected on July 18, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.