Waller No. 3
Key Takeaway
Waller No. 3 is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1965 and is 61 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 64 ft (taller than 88.9% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00407 |
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
RUDIO CREEK RANCH, LLC
Private
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Waller No. 3?
Waller No. 3 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 Waller No. 3?
Waller No. 3 is owned by RUDIO CREEK RANCH, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Waller No. 3 built?
Waller No. 3 was completed in 1965, making it 61 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 Waller No. 3?
Waller No. 3 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 Waller No. 3?
Waller No. 3 has a dam height of 64 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 Waller No. 3 last inspected?
Waller No. 3 was last inspected on October 12, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.