Lemolo No 2 Forebay
Lemolo No 2 Forebay is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lemolo No 2 Forebay
The primary purpose of Lemolo 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 North Umpqua - Off Stream.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,406 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | North Umpqua - Off Stream |
| Coordinates | 43.28952, -122.40638 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,406 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PacifiCorp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00564 |
| Federal ID | OR00564 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |