Pelton Regulating

Oregon — Jefferson County — Deschutes River

Location

StateOregon
CountyJefferson
RiverDeschutes River
Coordinates44.72410, -121.24780

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,067 ft
NID Storage3,500 acre-ft
Max Storage3,500 acre-ft
Surface Area210 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 14, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPortland General Electric Company
Other NamePelton Reregulating Reservoir

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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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