Green Peter Dam

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	44.4501°N 122.5491°W / 44.4501; -122.5491
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.

See also

• List of lakes in Oregon