The two dams forming the Green Peter Reservoir on the Middle Santiam River and Foster Lake on the Lower Santiam River are designed to provide flood control, irrigation, power generation, water-based recreation and improved navigation downstream. Foster Lake regulates, or evens, the flow from Green Peter Dam. Green Peter Dam is a concrete structure with a gated spillway. Foster Dam is a rock fill structure. The powerhouses at each dam contain two hydro-electric generators. There are six parks along the two water bodies, five of them operated by Linn County Parks. Camping is available to Sunnyside County Park on Foster Lake and Whitcomb Creek County Park on Green Peter Reservoir.
Location:
Foster Oregon 97345
Other Foster nearby:
(Foster) Green Peter Reservoir and Foster Lake
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06/08 Coming to The Foster area
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Wildflower and Music Festival Eugene OR May19 A day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts, and microscopes!
Rhododendron Days Florence OR May17-19 The annual celebration of the blooming of rhododendrons along the central Oregon Coast.
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
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