Blue River Dam

Oregon — Lane County — BLUE RIVER

Location

StateOregon
CountyLane
RiverBLUE RIVER
Coordinates44.17333, -122.32831

Physical Characteristics

NID Height270 ft
Dam Height270 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
NID Storage89,000 acre-ft
Max Storage89,000 acre-ft
Surface Area975 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 26, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Portland District
Other NameBlue River 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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