Leaburg Canal And Forebay dam
Leaburg Canal And Forebay
The Leaburg Canal and Forebay is a hydroelectric facility located in Oregon along the McKenzie River. Built in 1930, this Earth dam structure stands at 15 feet tall and spans 400 feet in length, with a maximum storage capacity of 459 acre-feet. Operated by a Public Utility, the primary purpose of this facility is to generate hydroelectric power, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2850 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Leaburg Canal and Forebay presents a high hazard potential due to its location and design. Despite its age, the condition assessment of this structure is not available, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance. With a risk assessment rating of very high, it is crucial for emergency action plans to be in place to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community.
In the heart of Lane County, Oregon, the Leaburg Canal and Forebay serves as a vital component of the region's water resource infrastructure. With its rich history and significant contribution to hydroelectric power generation, this facility stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable energy practices in the face of a changing climate.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Leaburg Canal And Forebay -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mckenzie River Blw Leaburg Dam | 2,740 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Near Walterville | 2,710 cfs | → |
| Camp Crk At Camp Crk Rd Bridge | 13 cfs | → |
| Mckenzie River Near Vida | 2,580 cfs | → |
| Fall Creek Blw Winberry Creek | 238 cfs | → |
| Cedar Creek At Springfield | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Leaburg Canal And Forebay.
Boat launches
- Leaburg Landing
- Deerhorn Landing
- Taylor Landing Day Use Area
- Taylor Landing Rv Park And Marina
- Walterville
- Ikes Landing
Campgrounds
- Cascara State Park
- Dolly Varden Campground
- Dolly Varden
- Big Pool
- Broken Bowl Campground
- Clark Creek Organization Camp
Track Leaburg Canal And Forebay in the Snoflo app
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About Leaburg Canal And Forebay
Where does the data for Leaburg Canal And Forebay come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Leaburg Canal And Forebay.