Sandy River Flows Free!

posted October 19, 2007
by Thomas O'Keefe

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The coffer dam at Marmot Dam site was breached this afternoon. The event started with a small flow with the true breaching at 5:28 pm. Flows were approximately 1900 cfs at breaching with a forecasted peak of 2800 cfs. 

The channel that formed is well defined and nicely sloped. We do not have information on current boating conditions but request that anyone with additional information provide feedback to AW.

Thomas O'Keefe
3537 NE 87th St.
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: 425-417-9012


Associated Projects

  • Sandy River Restoration (OR)
    AW is working to protect the Sandy River Gorge and restore the river through removal of Marmot Dam in Oregon.