Fish Creek Forebay
Fish Creek Forebay is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Oregon, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fish Creek Forebay
The primary purpose of Fish Creek 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 Fish Creek Canal.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek Canal |
| Coordinates | 43.27030, -122.45540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PacifiCorp |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03707 |
| Federal ID | OR03707 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |