Faraday Diversion

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyClackamas
Nearest CityEstacada, OR
River/StreamClackamas River
Coordinates45.25190, -122.29860

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height84 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length407 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area671 sq mi
Max Discharge177,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDOR00551
Federal IDOR00551
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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