Younglife Waste B (Middle)

Wasco, Oregon· Earth· 15 ft tall
High Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Younglife Waste B (Middle) is classified as high hazard in Oregon. Its primary use is irrigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 16% in OR)
Dam Length0 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage0 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDOR04030

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: May 8, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

WASHINGTON YOUNGLIFE RANCH

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Younglife Waste B (Middle)?

Younglife Waste B (Middle) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Younglife Waste B (Middle)?

Younglife Waste B (Middle) is owned by WASHINGTON YOUNGLIFE RANCH (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Younglife Waste B (Middle)?

Younglife Waste B (Middle) 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 Younglife Waste B (Middle)?

Younglife Waste B (Middle) has a dam height of 15 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 Younglife Waste B (Middle) last inspected?

Younglife Waste B (Middle) was last inspected on May 8, 2019. 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.