The Faraday Diversion, also known as Cazadero, is a private hydroelectric facility located in Clackamas, Oregon, along the Clackamas River.
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Built in 1965, it serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation and recreation. The dam, with a height of 55 feet and a hydraulic height of 56 feet, has a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating.
Owned and operated by a private entity, the Faraday Diversion dam is a gravity structure with a length of 407 feet and a storage capacity of 1200 acre-feet. The facility has a controlled spillway type with a width of 250 feet and is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not available, and the last inspection date was in September 2020, with a frequency of once per year.
With its picturesque location and vital role in energy production and water management, the Faraday Diversion stands as a key feature in the water resource infrastructure of Oregon. Enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water resources and climate change will find this facility to be a fascinating example of human-engineered solutions to water resource challenges.
Year Completed |
1965 |
Dam Length |
407 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
Clackamas River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
70 |
Hydraulic Height |
56 |
Drainage Area |
671 |
Nid Storage |
1200 |
Structural Height |
84 |
Outlet Gates |
Drum - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
84 |
Clackamas River At Estacada
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3970cfs |
Nate Creek Tributary Near Colton
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6cfs |
Little Sandy River Near Bull Run
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312cfs |
Sandy River Near Marmot
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2580cfs |
Sandy River Blw Bull Run River
|
5440cfs |
Clackamas River Above Three Lynx Creek
|
2520cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Promontory Park
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Metzler Park
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Promontory Park Campground
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Hiker/Biker sites
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Chinook Group Camp
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McIver State Park
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