Keno, a private hydroelectric dam located on the Klamath River in Klamath, Oregon, is an impressive structure with a gravity design standing at 41 feet tall and stretching 723 feet in length.
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Built in 1967 by the Bechtel Corporation, Keno serves as a vital source of renewable energy with a storage capacity of 18,500 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 25,000 cubic feet per second. The dam's controlled spillway, outlet gates, and multi-arch core types contribute to its efficient operation.
Despite its low hazard potential, Keno poses a very high risk due to its age and the lack of recent condition assessments. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission oversees its regulation, inspections, and operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Emergency action plans are in place, although their last revision dates back to 2020. With its strategic location and significant impact on the surrounding environment, Keno serves as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the face of increasing challenges.
Year Completed |
1967 |
Dam Length |
723 |
Dam Height |
41 |
River Or Stream |
Klamath River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
1860 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
3920 |
Nid Storage |
18500 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled - 1, Slide (sluice gate) - 2, Tainter (radial) - 6 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
41 |
Klamath River At Keno
|
698cfs |
North Canal At Highway 97
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104cfs |
Ady Canal At Highway 97
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39cfs |
Klamath Straits Drain Near Worden
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1cfs |
Klamath River Blw John C.Boyle Pwrplnt
|
902cfs |
Link River At Klamath Falls
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928cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Topsy
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Topsy campground
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Klamath River Campground
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Frain Ranch Camp
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Kingsley Military
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