Hult Pond Dam dam
Hult Pond Dam
Hult Pond Dam, also known as Hult Log Storage Pond, is a gravity dam located in Horton, Oregon, in Lane County. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, this recreational dam sits on Lake Creek and was completed in 1950. With a structural height of 37 feet and a hydraulic height of 28 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 540 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 380 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is for recreation, offering a surface area of 79.2 acres for water enthusiasts to enjoy.
Despite its satisfactory condition assessment, Hult Pond Dam has a high hazard potential, with a very high risk rating. The dam underwent modifications in 2002 for seismic upgrades. It features a controlled spillway and a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate. The last inspection of this dam was conducted in October 2020, with an inspection frequency of one year. While the dam meets guidelines for emergency action plans, there is no preparedness information available at this time.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Hult Pond Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam management and safety. With its scenic location in the Pacific Northwest and its high hazard potential, this gravity dam serves as a vital recreational resource while also posing risks that require careful monitoring and maintenance. As the Bureau of Land Management continues to oversee the operations and inspections of this dam, it remains a focal point for those interested in the intersection of water management, recreation, and environmental stewardship in Oregon.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Hult Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Fork Lobster Creek Near Alsea | 5 cfs | → |
| Long Tom River At Monroe | 145 cfs | → |
| Long Tom River Near Alvadore | 69 cfs | → |
| Long Tom River Near Noti | 62 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Harrisburg | 5,900 cfs | → |
| Alsea River Near Tidewater | 462 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hult Pond Dam.
Track Hult Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Hult Pond Dam
Where does the data for Hult Pond Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hult Pond Dam.