Faraday Diversion

Oregon — Clackamas County — Clackamas River

Location

StateOregon
CountyClackamas
RiverClackamas River
Coordinates45.25190, -122.29860

Physical Characteristics

NID Height84 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length407 ft
NID Storage1,200 acre-ft
Max Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 20, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPortland General Electric Company
Other NameCazadero

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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