Hochstein Dam #3

Hochstein Dam #3 is a dam located in Washington County, Oregon. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Hochstein Dam #3

The primary purpose of Hochstein Dam #3 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 Ron Hochstein (private).

The dam stands 45 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 65 acre-feet.

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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/19/2015. That was over 11 years ago.

At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateOregon
CountyWashington
Coordinates45.45749, -123.06495

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerRON HOCHSTEIN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/19/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDOR03829
Federal IDOR03829
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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