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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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyLinn
Coordinates44.51529, -122.86247

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length20 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage149 acre-ft
Max Storage149 acre-ft
Normal Storage81 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Albany
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/30/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR04067
Federal IDOR04067S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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