Walterville Forebay

Oregon — Lane County — McKenzie River

Location

StateOregon
CountyLane
RiverMcKenzie River
Coordinates44.06972, -122.83565

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length280 ft
NID Storage275 acre-ft
Max Storage275 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 14, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerEugene Water and Electric Board

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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.

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