Pony Creek - Lower
Oregon — Coos County — Pony Creek
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Coos |
| River | Pony Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.37899, -124.24209 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 23, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1988 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Coos Bay - North Bend Water Board |
| Other Name | Merrit Reservoir |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.