Santa Clara is a public utility dam located in Santa Clara (West Eugene), Oregon, with a high hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating. Completed in 1976, this earth dam stands at 17 feet tall and spans 585 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 64 acre-feet. The dam features a slide (sluice gate) outlet gates and a controlled spillway type, with a maximum discharge capacity of 220 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Santa Clara is state-regulated and subject to inspection, permitting, and enforcement. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam's condition is considered satisfactory as of the last assessment in September 2020. With its crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the area, Santa Clara serves as a significant infrastructure for the community and a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the complex interplay between dams, rivers, and the environment.