Willamette Falls

Oregon — Clackamas County — Willamette River

Location

StateOregon
CountyClackamas
RiverWillamette River
Coordinates45.35160, -122.61694

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,950 ft
NID Storage17,000 acre-ft
Max Storage17,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,532 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1923
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPortland General Electric Company

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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