Dexter Dam
Oregon — Lane County — MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| River | MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.92119, -122.80819 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 117 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,765 ft |
| NID Storage | 29,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 29,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,025 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 12, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1955 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Portland District |
| Other Name | Dexter Lake |
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.