Slide Creek
Slide Creek is a gravity dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1951. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Slide Creek
The primary purpose of Slide Creek 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 River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 172 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 43 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 340 square miles. Completed in 1951, 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 07/11/2017.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | North Umpqua River |
| Coordinates | 43.27515, -122.44884 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 172 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 340 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PacifiCorp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00561 |
| Federal ID | OR00561 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |