Dexter Dam

Oregon — Lane County — MIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER

Location

StateOregon
CountyLane
RiverMIDDLE FORK WILLAMETTE RIVER
Coordinates43.92119, -122.80819

Physical Characteristics

NID Height117 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length2,765 ft
NID Storage29,900 acre-ft
Max Storage29,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,025 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 12, 2024
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Portland District
Other NameDexter Lake

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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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