Willards Pool
Key Takeaway
Willards Pool is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 75.8% in OR) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 680 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 388 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,463 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| NID ID | OR00179 |
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
TERRY CASTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Willards Pool?
Willards Pool 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 Willards Pool?
Willards Pool is owned by TERRY CASTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Willards Pool built?
Willards Pool was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Willards Pool?
Willards Pool 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 Willards Pool?
Willards Pool has a dam height of 39 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 Willards Pool last inspected?
Willards Pool was last inspected on October 15, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.