Santa Clara

IN SYSTEM· Lane, Oregon· Built 1976· Earth· 17 ft tall

High Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Santa Clara is classified as high hazard in Oregon. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is other. 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	17 ft (taller than 23% in OR)
Dam Length	585 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	64 acre-ft
Normal Storage	64 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
Max Discharge	220 cfs
Year Completed	1976 (50 years old)
NID ID	OR00743

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: September 2, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: OWRD

Ownership

EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Santa Clara?

Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?

Santa Clara is owned by EUGENE WATER & ELECTRIC BOARD (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Santa Clara built?

Santa Clara was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Santa Clara?

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

How tall is Santa Clara?

Santa Clara has a dam height of 17 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 Santa Clara last inspected?

Santa Clara was last inspected on September 2, 2020. 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.