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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. 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_Height | 41 |
River_Or_Stream | Klamath River |
Dam_Length | 723 |
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 |
ROGUE RIVER ABOVE PROSPECT | 860cfs |
ROGUE RIVER BELOW PROSPECT | 2160cfs |
SPRAGUE RIVER NEAR CHILOQUIN | 3390cfs |
ANNIE SPRING NEAR CRATER LAKE | 1cfs |
SOUTH FORK ROGUE RIVER NEAR PROSPECT | 394cfs |
SEVENMILE CNL AT DIKE RD BR | 98cfs |
WOOD RIVER NEAR KLAMATH AGENCY | 326cfs |