Cougar Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Nearest City | SPRINGFIELD |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK MCKENZIE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 44.12788, -122.24108 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 519 ft |
| Dam Height | 473 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 208,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,280 acres |
| Drainage Area | 208 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 76,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Portland District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |