Canal Intake
Canal Intake is a concrete dam located in Linn County, Oregon, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Canal Intake
The primary purpose of Canal Intake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Albany (local government).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 20 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century 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. 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 09/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Linn |
| Coordinates | 44.51529, -122.86247 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Albany |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR04067 |
| Federal ID | OR04067S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |