Clearwater No 1 Forebay
Clearwater No 1 Forebay is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clearwater No 1 Forebay
The primary purpose of Clearwater No 1 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. 1 Canal.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 4,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 182 acre-feet. Completed in 1953, 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 07/13/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Clearwater No. 1 Canal |
| Coordinates | 43.25670, -122.32000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 182 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PacifiCorp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00542 |
| Federal ID | OR00542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |