Sutherlin Mill (fords Pond)
Sutherlin Mill (fords Pond) is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sutherlin Mill (fords Pond)
Sutherlin Mill (fords Pond) is a dam in Douglas, Oregon. The dam is owned by City Of Sutherlin (private). It impounds the Calapooya Creek near Umpqua.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 3,740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 130 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,040 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Umpqua |
| River/Stream | Calapooya Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.39578, -123.36908 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,040 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,040 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,040 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CITY OF SUTHERLIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00274 |
| Federal ID | OR00274 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |