The dam serves multiple purposes, including hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, navigation, and recreation. With a height of 30 feet and a storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Oregon Water Resources Department, Fuston Ranch Dam has been designated as having a significant hazard potential. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and needle outlet gates, and it has a state permit for operation, inspection, and enforcement. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a risk level of 3.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fuston Ranch Dam represents a key infrastructure for harnessing renewable energy and supporting various water-related activities in the region. As a privately owned dam with state regulation and inspection, it highlights the importance of effective dam management practices to ensure safety and sustainable water resource utilization in the face of changing climate conditions.
Wind
Humidity
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
UNNAMED, TRIB DESCHUTES |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
250 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
30 |
Warm Springs River Near Kahneeta Hot Springs
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287cfs |
Shitike Creek Near Warm Springs
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1480cfs |
Deschutes River Near Madras
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4020cfs |
Pine Creek Near Clarno
|
8cfs |
Beaver Creek
|
42cfs |
Crooked River Below Opal Springs
|
1280cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Trout Creek - Madras
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South Junction Campground
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D83.45R
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D83.52R
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D83.62R
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D83.63I
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