Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon)

MOSBY CREEK· Lane, Oregon· Built 1953· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon) is classified as low hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 0.6% in OR)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage144 acre-ft
Normal Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge53 cfs
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)
NID IDOR00249

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 26, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon)?

Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon) is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon)?

Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon) is owned by WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon) built?

Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon) was completed in 1953, making it 73 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon)?

Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon) serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon)?

Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon) has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon) last inspected?

Booth Kelly Lumber Pond (Lagoon) was last inspected on May 26, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.