Millrace Low Head Dam Future Next Steps Public Opinion Survey

The Millrace Low Head Dam is located on the Willamette River along the border of Springfield and Eugene, Oregon. This dam has been the site of multiple drownings and water rescues, and the City of Eugene has commissioned a feasibility study exploring dam removal, mitigation, or repurposing. This survey collects public input on what next steps should be taken for the dam. Please answer the following questions based on your honest opinion.
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1. Your age group
Under 18 years old
18-25 years old
26-30 years old
31-40 years old
41-50 years old
51-60 years old
Over 60 years old
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2. Your gender identity
Male
Female
Non-binary
Prefer not to disclose
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3. Do you currently reside in the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon area?
Yes, I am a full-time resident
No, I do not live in the area
I am a seasonal resident of the area
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4. How often do you visit the area near the Millrace Low Head Dam?
Never
Less than once per year
A few times per year
Once per month
A few times per month
At least once per week
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5. Have you ever participated in water-based recreation (such as swimming, fishing, boating) near the Millrace Low Head Dam?
Yes
No
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6. Were you aware of the public safety issues (including multiple drownings and water rescues) associated with this dam before taking this survey?
Yes, I was fully aware of these issues
I had heard a little about these issues
No, I did not know about these issues before this survey
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7. Which of the following options do you prefer for the future of the Millrace Low Head Dam?
Full removal of the dam
Mitigation of existing safety hazards at the dam
Repurposing the dam into a public recreation area such as a white water park
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8. How important is each of the following factors to your opinion on the dam's future?
Not important at allSlightly importantModerately importantVery importantExtremely important
Public safety for all visitors
Public safety for all visitors
Environmental impact on the Willamette River ecosystem
Environmental impact on the Willamette River ecosystem
Total project cost to local taxpayers
Total project cost to local taxpayers
Public recreation access for the community
Public recreation access for the community
Preservation of the dam's historical infrastructure
Preservation of the dam's historical infrastructure
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9. Please rank the three possible future options for the dam according to your overall preference[Choose all items and sort them]
  • Full dam removal
  • Dam safety mitigation
  • Repurposing into a recreation area
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10. Do you have any additional comments, preferences, or concerns about the future of the Millrace Low Head Dam you would like to share?
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