Jubilee Lake

Mottet Creek· Union, Oregon· Built 1967· Earth· 50 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Jubilee Lake is classified as high hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 84.1% in OR)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.6K acre-ft
Surface Area98 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge550 cfs
Year Completed1967 (59 years old)
NID IDOR00453

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 26, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Jubilee Lake?

Jubilee Lake is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Jubilee Lake?

Jubilee Lake is owned by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Jubilee Lake built?

Jubilee Lake was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Jubilee Lake?

Jubilee Lake serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Jubilee Lake?

Jubilee Lake has a dam height of 50 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Jubilee Lake last inspected?

Jubilee Lake was last inspected on August 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.