Drain Plywood Log Pond is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 3,800 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 Drain Plywood Log Pond
Drain Plywood Log Pond is a dam in Douglas, Oregon. The dam is owned by Bohemia, Inc. (private). It impounds the Elk Creek near Elkton.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 3,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, 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 01/13/2021.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Elkton |
| River/Stream | Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.65835, -123.32807 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Bohemia, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00299 |
| Federal ID | OR00299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |