Canal Intake dam
Canal Intake
Canal Intake is a crucial water resource infrastructure located in Linn, Oregon, serving as a primary source for water supply in the region. Built in 1924, this concrete dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 81 acre-feet. The dam primarily serves the purposes of water supply, hydroelectric power generation, and irrigation, making it a vital asset for the community.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Canal Intake has a significant hazard potential and is classified as having a very high risk level. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, highlighting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in December 2020, indicating a commitment to preparedness and risk management in the event of any unforeseen emergencies.
With its controlled spillway and strategic location within the Portland District, Canal Intake plays a critical role in managing water resources and supporting various agricultural and industrial activities in the area. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is essential to monitor and engage with infrastructure like Canal Intake to ensure sustainable water management practices and mitigate risks associated with aging infrastructure and changing climate conditions.
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 Canal Intake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Santiam Canal Near Lebanon | 69 cfs | → |
| South Santiam River At Waterloo | 1,420 cfs | → |
| South Santiam River Near Foster | 1,470 cfs | → |
| Thomas Creek Near Scio | 145 cfs | → |
| North Santiam River Near Jefferson | 1,240 cfs | → |
| Willamette River At Albany | 7,140 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Canal Intake.
Boat launches
- North Side Lebanon Dam
- Cheadle Lake
- Gill's Landing
- Waterloo Park
- Santiam Marine Park
- Freeway Lake #2 (East)
Campgrounds
- Gills Landing Rv Park
- Waterloo County Park
- Sunnyside Park
- Albany Koa
- River Bend County Park
- Whitcomb Creek
Track Canal Intake in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Canal Intake
Where does the data for Canal Intake 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 Significant 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 Canal Intake.