US Army Corps of Engineers

Detroit Dam and Lake


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Project Description

  • Stream: North Santiam River
  • Location: Detroit, Oregon
  • Type of Project: Storage
  • Authorized Purpose: Flood Control, Power, Navigation, Irrigation
  • Other Uses: Fishery, Water Quality, Recreation

Hydrologic Data

  • Drainage area = 437 sq mi
  • Maximum inflow = 63,200 cfs (1909)
  • Lake Elevation (NGVD29)
    Maximum pool = 1,574.0 ft
    Full pool = 1,569.0 ft
    Minimum flood control pool = 1,450.0 ft
  • Usable Storage (1,425.0 to 1,563.5) = 321,000 AF

Powerhouse

  • Number of units = 2
  • Nameplate capacity = 100 MW
  • Overload capacity = 115 MW
  • Hydraulic capacity = 5,340 cfs

Dam and Reservoir Info

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