Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion)
Key Takeaway
Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1956 and is 70 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 12.5% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 610 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00273 |
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
GELCO INVESTMENT LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion)?
Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion) 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 Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion)?
Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion) is owned by GELCO INVESTMENT LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion) built?
Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion) was completed in 1956, making it 70 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 Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion)?
Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion) 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 Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion)?
Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion) 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 Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion) last inspected?
Silver Falls Log Pond (Marion) was last inspected on October 12, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.