Vaughn Log Pond Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

Located in Lane County, Oregon, Vaughn Log Pond is a privately owned dam on Noti Creek, with a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment.


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Summary

Built in 1951, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and a length of 2300 feet, creating a storage capacity of 132 acre-feet. The dam serves as a crucial water resource for the surrounding area, with a drainage area of 10.6 square miles and a maximum discharge of 2500 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Vaughn Log Pond is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Despite being classified as significant in terms of hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. Emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps, are not currently in place, highlighting the need for proactive risk management strategies. With its scenic location and essential role in water resource management, Vaughn Log Pond is a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts in the region.

Year Completed

1951

Dam Length

2300

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

NOTI CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

18

Hydraulic Height

8

Drainage Area

10.6

Nid Storage

132

Structural Height

12

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

12
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.