Leaburg
Leaburg is a concrete dam located in Lane County, Oregon, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Leaburg
The primary purpose of Leaburg is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Eugene Water And Electric Board (public utility). It impounds the Mckenzie River near Leaburg.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 345 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,038 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2025.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lane |
| Nearest City | Leaburg |
| River/Stream | Mckenzie River |
| Coordinates | 44.13755, -122.61189 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,038 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 67,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Eugene Water and Electric Board |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00553 |
| Federal ID | OR00553 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |