Green Peter Dam

Green Peter Dam
Green Peter Reservoir behind Green Peter Dam. The reservoir is northeast of Sweet Home, Oregon.
Official name Green Peter Dam
Location Linn County, Oregon, USA
Coordinates 44°27′07″N 122°32′49″W / 44.4520689°N 122.5470279°W / 44.4520689; -122.5470279Coordinates: 44°27′07″N 122°32′49″W / 44.4520689°N 122.5470279°W / 44.4520689; -122.5470279
Opening date 1967[1]
Dam and spillways
Impounds Middle Santiam River
Height 327 feet (100 m)
Length 1,500 feet (460 m)
Reservoir
Creates Green Peter Reservoir
Total capacity 312,500 acre feet (385,500,000 m3)[2]
Power Station
Turbines 2
Installed capacity 80 MW[2]
Website
https://web.archive.org/web/20090625042352/http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/v/proj_gpfoster.asp

Green Peter Dam is a concrete gravity dam impounding the Middle Santiam River in Linn County in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was completed in 1967 to generate hydroelectricity, prevent flood damage, provide irrigation, and improve water quality downstream. Water released by the dam is regulated by the Foster Dam 7 miles (11 km) down the river.[3]

Green Peter Reservoir, created by the dam, is a popular area for fishing, boating, and other water sports.[4]

The dam is featured in the 2013 film Night Moves.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Green Peter and Foster Dams and Reservoirs". Portland, Oregon: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. December 29, 2009. Archived from the original on June 25, 2009. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
  2. 1 2 "Green Peter Dam and Lake". Portland, Oregon: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. May 31, 2002. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
  4. ↑ http://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/op/v/gpfrec.asp


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