Faraday Forebay

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyClackamas
Nearest CityEstacada, OR
River/StreamClackamas River
Coordinates45.26740, -122.32060

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
Year Completed1907 (119 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage550 acre-ft
Normal Storage550 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area665 sq mi
Max Discharge5,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPortland General Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00245
Federal IDOR00245
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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