Drain Sewage Lagoon
Drain Sewage Lagoon is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1986. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Drain Sewage Lagoon
The primary purpose of Drain Sewage Lagoon is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Drain (local government). It impounds the City Sewage near Drain.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. Completed in 1986, the structure is 40 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 01/13/2021.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Drain |
| River/Stream | City Sewage |
| Coordinates | 43.65836, -123.32632 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF DRAIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR01573 |
| Federal ID | OR01573 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |