Powers Log Pond is an earth dam located in Coos County, Oregon, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 2,000 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 Powers Log Pond
Powers Log Pond is a dam in Coos, Oregon. The dam is owned by Snellstrom Lumber Company (private). It impounds the South Fork Coquille River near Powers.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, 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 10/27/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| Nearest City | Powers |
| River/Stream | South Fork Coquille River |
| Coordinates | 42.88836, -124.07774 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Snellstrom Lumber Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00316 |
| Federal ID | OR00316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |