Kinnan, Frank Reservoir is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 90% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Kinnan, Frank Reservoir
The primary purpose of Kinnan, Frank Reservoir is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Dr Johnson Lumber Company (private). It impounds the Middle Fork Coquille River near Camas Valley.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 78 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 395 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 05/30/2019.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Camas Valley |
| River/Stream | Middle Fork Coquille River |
| Coordinates | 43.07341, -123.68315 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 78 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Dr Johnson Lumber Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00441 |
| Federal ID | OR00441 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |