Rickreall Dairy Lagoon

OFF CHANNEL· Polk, Oregon· Built 1989· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Rickreall Dairy Lagoon is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 7.2% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage158 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)
NID IDOR03730

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 14, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

LOUIE KAZEMIER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rickreall Dairy Lagoon?

Rickreall 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 Rickreall Dairy Lagoon?

Rickreall Dairy Lagoon is owned by LOUIE KAZEMIER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rickreall Dairy Lagoon built?

Rickreall Dairy Lagoon was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Rickreall Dairy Lagoon?

Rickreall 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 Rickreall Dairy Lagoon?

Rickreall Dairy Lagoon has a dam height of 12 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 Rickreall Dairy Lagoon last inspected?

Rickreall Dairy Lagoon was last inspected on January 14, 2020. 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.