Oakridge Mill Log Pond is an earth dam located in Lane County, Oregon, built in 1947. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 4,000 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 Oakridge Mill Log Pond
Oakridge Mill Log Pond is a dam in Lane, Oregon. The dam is owned by City of Oakridge (private). It impounds the Salt Creek near Oakridge.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 4,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1947, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Nearest City | Oakridge |
| River/Stream | Salt Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.73738, -122.44304 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Oakridge |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00168 |
| Federal ID | OR00168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |