The Drain Plywood Log Pond, located in Elkton, Oregon, is a privately owned earth dam that was completed in 1956.
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With a dam height of 13 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 176 acre-feet, this structure serves a primary purpose that is classified as 'Other'. The dam is situated on Elk Creek and is under state regulation, with permitting, inspection, and enforcement handled by the Oregon Water Resources Department.
Despite being rated as having a 'Significant' hazard potential, the condition of the Drain Plywood Log Pond dam is currently listed as 'Not Rated'. The structure features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate and has undergone an inspection frequency of 3 times, with the last inspection taking place on January 13, 2021. While the dam is not operated by a federal agency, it falls within the jurisdiction of the Portland District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management and maintenance of dams in the Elkton area will find the Drain Plywood Log Pond to be an intriguing case study. With its unique design characteristics and state-regulated status, this earth dam serves as a vital component in the local water infrastructure, highlighting the intersection of human engineering with natural resource conservation in a dynamic ecosystem like Elk Creek.
Year Completed |
1956 |
Dam Length |
3800 |
Dam Height |
13 |
River Or Stream |
ELK CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
10 |
Nid Storage |
176 |
Structural Height |
14 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
14 |