Fuston Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, Oregon. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Fuston Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Fuston Ranch 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 Columbia Empire Farms, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed, Trib Deschutes.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet.
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 11/20/2018.
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Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Jefferson |
| River/Stream | Unnamed, Trib Deschutes |
| Coordinates | 44.80400, -120.92740 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Columbia Empire Farms, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | OR03806 |
| Federal ID | OR03806 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |