Cougar Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyLane
Nearest CitySPRINGFIELD
River/StreamSOUTH FORK MCKENZIE RIVER
Coordinates44.12788, -122.24108

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height519 ft
Dam Height473 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage220,000 acre-ft
Max Storage220,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage208,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,280 acres
Drainage Area208 sq mi
Max Discharge76,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Portland District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00015
Federal IDOR00015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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