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Buche (Clackamas) is a private earth dam located in Clackamas, Oregon, with a primary purpose of recreation. Completed in 1989, this dam stands at a height of 32.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 81 acre-feet. The dam's normal storage is 33.3 acre-feet and it covers a surface area of 7.5 acres, serving as a vital resource for water-based recreational activities in the area.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of November 2020, Buche (Clackamas) poses a high hazard potential. It features a needle outlet gate and has a maximum discharge capacity of 242 cubic feet per second. The dam is inspected annually to ensure its structural integrity and overall safety. Additionally, the dam is regulated and permitted by the Oregon Water Resources Department, indicating a commitment to compliance and responsible water management.
Located in the TRIB TO ROCK CREEK, Buche (Clackamas) offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy various recreational activities. With its strategic location and significant storage capacity, this dam plays a crucial role in providing water resources for both leisure and environmental purposes in the region.
Year_Completed | 1989 |
Dam_Height | 32.8 |
River_Or_Stream | TRIB TO ROCK CREEK |
Dam_Length | 420 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 7.5 |
Hydraulic_Height | 27 |
Drainage_Area | 0.8 |
Nid_Storage | 81 |
Structural_Height | 33 |
Outlet_Gates | Needle |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Height | 33 |
WILLAMETTE RIVER AT PORTLAND | 44500cfs |
FAIRVIEW CREEK AT GLISAN ST NEAR GRESHAM | 2cfs |
BEAVER CREEK AT TROUTDALE | 9cfs |
CANYON CREEK NEAR AMBOY | 301cfs |
LEWIS RIVER AT ARIEL | 4500cfs |
EAST FORK LEWIS RIVER NEAR HEISSON | 630cfs |
NEHALEM RIVER NEAR VERNONIA | 262cfs |