Forcia and Larsen Log Pond is an other dam located in Lane County, Oregon, built in 1923. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall and 160 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Forcia and Larsen Log Pond
Forcia and Larsen Log Pond is a dam in Lane, Oregon. The dam is owned by Peggy Kraft, Don Merkle (private). It impounds the Elk Creek near Noti.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1923, the structure is over a century 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 02/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Nearest City | Noti |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 44.06789, -123.47716 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 191 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Peggy Kraft, Don Merkle |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00099 |
| Federal ID | OR00099 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |