Fish Creek Diversion Dam
Fish Creek Diversion Dam is a concrete dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Fish Creek Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Fish Creek Diversion Dam 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 (public utility). It impounds the Fish Creek near Toketee Falls.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 65 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Toketee Falls |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.21072, -122.42670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,500 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PACIFICORP |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00562 |
| Federal ID | OR00562 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |