Green Peter Dam is a concrete gravity dam impounding the middle Santiam River in Linn County Oregon. It was built to generate hydroelectricity prevent flood damage provide irrigation and improve water quality downstream. Water released by the dam is regulated by the Foster Dam 7 miles down the river.Green Peter Reservoir created by the dam is a popular area for fishing boating and other water sports.
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