Bend Hydro (mirrorpond) is an other dam located in Deschutes County, Oregon, built in 1905. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 300 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bend Hydro (mirrorpond)
The primary purpose of Bend Hydro (mirrorpond) 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 Deschutes River near Bend.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,900 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Deschutes |
| Nearest City | Bend |
| River/Stream | Deschutes River |
| Coordinates | 44.06181, -121.31416 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,900 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacificorp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR00594 |
| Federal ID | OR00594 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |