Lookout Point Dam

Lookout Point Dam Quick Facts

Location: Lane, Oregon
Coordinates: 43.91254, -122.75155
River: Middle Fork-Willamette River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1953
Dam Height: 249 ft (76 m)
Dam Length: 3,175 ft (968 m)
Dam Capacity: 477,700 acre-ft (589,233 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Lookout Point Dam Information

Lookout Point Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Eugene, Lane, Oregon.

The dam, which is on the Middle Fork-Willamette River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Irrigation, Navigation, Recreation and Hydroelectric benefits.

The dam was designed by CENWP and commissioned in 1953 and is currently owned by USACE – Portland District.

Lookout Point Dam Structure

The Lookout Point Dam is approximately 3,175 feet (968 m) long, 249 feet (76 m) high and has a structural volume of 10,500,000 cubic yards (8,027,828 cubic metres).

Lookout Point Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 455,840 acre-ft (562,270 Ml) and maximum capacity of 477,700 acre-ft (589,233 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 4,360 acres (1,764 ha) and the total catchment area is 991 square miles (2,567 square kilometres).

Lookout Point Dam Spillway

The dam has a 274 feet (84 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 270000 cubic feet per second (7646 cubic metres per second).

Lookout Point Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lookout Point Dam
Lane, Oregon
Height (ft)
249
Length (Ft)
3,175
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
477,700
Drainage Area (sq miles)
991
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lookout Point Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Lookout Point Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 16:32
Sunrise 07:38
Sunset 17:06
Temperature (°F) 43
Feels Like (°F) 43
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1035
Humidity (%) 69
Wind Speed (mph) 2
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Lookout Point Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 33 51 48 1034 39 5 5 ESE 0 - broken clouds
Wed 32 53 48 1034 43 4 4 ESE 0 - few clouds
Thu 34 51 50 1030 50 4 4 ESE 0 - overcast clouds
Fri 30 41 38 1026 86 4 5 E 0 - overcast clouds
Sat 26 47 43 1023 24 8 18 NE 0 - clear sky
Sun 27 51 47 1026 22 6 8 ESE 0 - clear sky
Mon 32 53 50 1025 36 4 5 NW 0 - scattered clouds
Tue 34 55 52 1023 48 4 4 ESE 0 - broken clouds

Lookout Point Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lookout Point Dam?

Lookout Point Dam is in Oregon.

In which county is the Lookout Point Dam?

Lookout Point Dam is in Lane County.

How high is the Lookout Point Dam?

Lookout Point Dam is 249 feet high.

How long is the Lookout Point Dam?

Lookout Point Dam is 3,175 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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