Oakridge Mill Log Pond, also known as Pope & Talbot Log Pond, is a privately owned water resource structure located in Oakridge, Oregon.
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This earth dam was completed in 1947 and has a maximum storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, serving as a vital asset for water storage and management in the region. The pond is situated on Salt Creek and covers an area of 48 acres, with a drainage area of 0.7 square miles.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Oakridge Mill Log Pond is equipped with a needle outlet gate and an uncontrolled spillway. While the dam's condition has not been rated, regular inspections are conducted every six years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. The site is under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Water Resources Department and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols, highlighting its importance in water resource management for the community of Oakridge and surrounding areas.
Year Completed |
1947 |
Dam Length |
4000 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
SALT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
48 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Drainage Area |
0.7 |
Nid Storage |
380 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
14 |
M F Willamette R Ab Salt Cr.
|
488cfs |
Mf Willamette River Blw N Fork
|
5530cfs |
Winberry Creek Near Lowell
|
332cfs |
Row River Above Pitcher Creek Near
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1910cfs |
Fall Creek Blw Winberry Creek
|
2900cfs |
So Fk Mckenzie River Abv Cougar Lake Nr Rainbow Or
|
1780cfs |