Vanderveer Dam
Key Takeaway
Vanderveer Dam is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 80.5% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 164 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00028 |
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
DONALD DRYER, DREWSEY, 97904
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Vanderveer Dam?
Vanderveer Dam 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 Vanderveer Dam?
Vanderveer Dam is owned by DONALD DRYER, DREWSEY, 97904 (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Vanderveer Dam built?
Vanderveer Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Vanderveer Dam?
Vanderveer Dam 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 Vanderveer Dam?
Vanderveer Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Vanderveer Dam last inspected?
Vanderveer Dam was last inspected on July 11, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.