Green Peter Reservoir

Green Peter Reservoir is a reservoir created by Green Peter Dam on the Middle Santiam River 11 miles (18 km) northeast of Sweet Home, Oregon, United States. The reservoir is approximately 10 miles (16 km) long and has a surface area of approximately 3,720 acres (1,510 ha) when full. The reservoir is used for hydropower, recreation, flood risk management, water quality, irrigation, and as a fish and wildlife habitat.[2]

Green Peter Reservoir
Green Peter Reservoir
Green Peter Reservoir
LocationLinn County, Oregon,
United States
Coordinates44.452068°N 122.547027°W / 44.452068; -122.547027
TypeReservoir
Catchment area277 sq mi (720 km2)[1]
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length10 mi (16 km)[2]
Surface area3,720 acres (1,510 ha)[1][2]
Average depth114 ft (35 m)[1]
Max. depth315 ft (96 m)[1]
Water volume430,000 acre⋅ft (530,000 dam3)[1]
Residence time4.8 months[1]
Shore length148 mi (77 km)[1]
Surface elevation1,015 ft (309 m)[1]
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Recreation

Whitcomb Creek Park is a 328-acre (133 ha) rustic park with 77 basic camp sites, 4 pull-through sites, and a boat ramp. Whitcomb Creek Park also has a separate group camping area that holds up to 100 people.[3]

Thistle Creek Boat Ramp is on the north shore of the reservoir. It is open year-round, and the boat ramp was extended in 1999 allowing access to the reservoir at winter low pool.[4]

Quartzville Group Camp, roughly 16 miles (26 km) up Quartzville Drive, is available to rent.

Whitcomb Creek Park, Thistle Creek Boat Ramp, and Quartzville Group Camp are operated by Linn County Parks and Recreation.

See also
Aerial view of Foster and Green Peter lakes (reservoirs) reflecting the late-afternoon sun

References
  1. Johnson, Daniel M. (1985). "Green Peter Lake". Atlas of Oregon Lakes (PDF). Corvallis: Oregon State University Press. p. 208. ISBN 9780870713422. OCLC 11030545. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
  2. "US Army Corps of Engineers – Green Peter Dam and Reservoir". US Army Corps of Engineers Portland District. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
  3. "Whitcomb Creek County Park". Linn County Parks & Recreation. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
  4. "Thistle Creek Boat Ramp". Linn County Parks & Recreation. Retrieved 2012-10-06.
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