Walterville Forebay

Lane County, Oregon (near Springfield)

River/Stream: McKenzie River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
280 ft
Reservoir Storage
275 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
3,380 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-08-14

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OR00600
State
Oregon (OR)
Coordinates
44.06972, -122.83565
Age
115 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.