Farnam Creek Reservoir is an earth dam located in Lane County, Oregon, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 400 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Farnam Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Farnam Creek Reservoir is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Linde Kester (private). It impounds the Farnam Creek near Swisshome.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/13/2020.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Nearest City | Swisshome |
| River/Stream | Farnam Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.84418, -123.25007 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Linde Kester |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00511 |
| Federal ID | OR00511 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |