Officials address dangerous Willamette River dam

For years, the lowhead dam along the Willamette River has been a hot spot for water rescue calls. Now, the City of Eugene is in the process of figuring out what can be done to keep community members safe while enjoying the waterway. Our newsroom is investigating the history of the dangerous waterway and how the city is addressing it. MORE: https://kval.com/news/local/city-of-eugene-launches-feasibility-study-to-address-dangerous-willamette-river-dam Reporter: Kathryn Young --------------------- Stay connected with us online and on social media! Visit our website: https://kval.com/ Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/KVALnews Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/kvalnews/ Have a news tip? kvalnews@kval.com #liveonkval #KVAL #Eugene #Springfield #Corvallis #Albany #Roseburg #CoosBay #Oregon #News #LocalNews #OregonNews #KVALNews #PNW #PacificNorthWest #EugeneOregon #SpringfieldOregon #CorvallisOregon #AlbanyOregon #RoseburgOregon #CoosBayOregon #riversafety #willametteriver