Clearwater No 2 Forebay
Clearwater No 2 Forebay is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1953. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clearwater No 2 Forebay
The primary purpose of Clearwater No 2 Forebay is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Pacificorp (private). It impounds the Clearwater No. 2 Canal.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 4,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 76 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/08/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Oregon dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Clearwater No. 2 Canal |
| Coordinates | 43.26411, -122.40975 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PacifiCorp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00563 |
| Federal ID | OR00563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |