Sutherlin Log Pond is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall and 2,381 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 Sutherlin Log Pond
Sutherlin Log Pond is a dam in Douglas, Oregon. The dam is owned by Murphy Company (private). It impounds the Sutherlin Creek near Wilbur.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 2,381 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet. Completed in 1958, 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 01/14/2021.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Wilbur |
| River/Stream | Sutherlin Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.38178, -123.32555 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,381 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Max Discharge | 56 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Murphy Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00333 |
| Federal ID | OR00333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |