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. It has been leaking for many years but is considered to be safe by authorities. Water released by the dam is regulated by the Foster Dam 7 miles (11 km) down the river.[3]
| Green Peter Dam | |
|---|---|
 Green Peter Dam looking downstream | |
| Official name | Green Peter Dam |
| Location | Linn County, Oregon, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 44°27′00″N 122°32′57″W / 44.4501°N 122.5491°W |
| 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 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.
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References edit
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "Green Peter Dam and Lake". Portland, Oregon: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. May 31, 2002. Archived from the original on June 24, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2010.
- ^ "Willamette Valley Projects - Portland District - US Army Corps of Engineers". Archived from the original on 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2009-10-25.
- ^ "Willamette Valley Projects - Portland District - US Army Corps of Engineers". Archived from the original on 2009-07-24. Retrieved 2010-03-07.
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