Willamette Falls, a private-owned hydroelectric dam located in Oregon City, OR, stands as a historic landmark on the Willamette River.
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Completed in 1923, this gravity dam stretches 2950 feet in length and has a height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 17,000 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes, including hydroelectric power generation and navigation support, making it a vital infrastructure in the region.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Willamette Falls has a spillway width of 600 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 400,000 cubic feet per second. The dam's hazard potential is classified as significant, and its risk assessment is moderate. While the condition assessment is not available, the emergency action plan was last revised in December 2020, ensuring preparedness for potential risks. The dam's association with the Willamette River and its role in power generation make it an essential component of the region's water resource management and climate adaptation efforts.
Year Completed |
1923 |
Dam Length |
2950 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
Willamette River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
1532 |
Drainage Area |
10000 |
Nid Storage |
17000 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
20 |
Clackamas River Near Oregon City
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6250cfs |
Tualatin River At West Linn
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4260cfs |
Tryon Creek Blw Nettle Creek
|
11cfs |
Johnson Creek At Milwaukie
|
116cfs |
Fanno Creek At Durham
|
36cfs |
Molalla River Near Canby
|
3060cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Clackamette RV Park
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Barton Park Camping
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Barton Park
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Kingfisher Group Camp
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McIver State Park
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