Powers Log Pond

Powers Log Pond is an earth dam located in Coos County, Oregon, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Powers Log Pond

Powers Log Pond is a dam in Coos, Oregon. The dam is owned by Snellstrom Lumber Company (private). It impounds the South Fork Coquille River near Powers.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/27/2020.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyCoos
Nearest CityPowers
River/StreamSouth Fork Coquille River
Coordinates42.88836, -124.07774

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage108 acre-ft
Max Storage108 acre-ft
Normal Storage108 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerSNELLSTROM LUMBER COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/27/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR00316
Federal IDOR00316
More InfoState Dam Safety Program