Hayhurst Road dam
Hayhurst Road
Hayhurst Road is a crucial earth dam located in Drain, Oregon, serving as a primary source of water supply for the area. Completed in 1958, this dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a hydraulic height of 28 feet, providing a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet. The dam plays a vital role in regulating Bear Creek (offstream) and has a surface area of 6 acres, with a maximum discharge of 236 cubic feet per second.
Owned and regulated by the local government, Hayhurst Road dam is subject to regular state inspections, enforcement, and permitting by the Oregon Water Resources Department. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition as of the last assessment in August 2020. With a slide gate outlet system and a spillway width of 0 feet, the dam poses as an essential structure for water management and supply in Douglas County, Oregon.
With its historical significance and functional importance, Hayhurst Road dam stands as a key water resource infrastructure in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and regulatory efforts put into maintaining this essential earth dam for water supply purposes. As the primary purpose of the dam is to ensure a reliable water source for the community, its role in water management and conservation efforts cannot be understated.
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.
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hayhurst Road.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Pass Creek County Park
- Eagleview Group Site
- Tyee - Sutherlin
- Tyee Recreation Site
- Primitive - Cottage Grove Lake
- Pine Meadows- Cottage Grove Lake
Paddle runs
- Siuslaw River Seg B
- Confluence Of North And South Forks To Headwaters Of North Fork
- Siuslaw Falls To Confluence Of North And South Forks
- Confluence Of North And South Forks To Headwaters Of South Fork
- Clay Creek Campground To Siuslaw Falls
- Wildcat Creek Launch Site To Clay Creek Campground
Track Hayhurst Road 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 Hayhurst Road
Where does the data for Hayhurst Road 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 Hayhurst Road.