Link River Diversion Dam

Oregon — Klamath County — KLAMATH RIVER, LINK RIVER

Location

StateOregon
CountyKlamath
RiverKLAMATH RIVER, LINK RIVER
Coordinates42.23390, -121.80190

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length435 ft
NID Storage735,000 acre-ft
Max Storage735,000 acre-ft
Surface Area85,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1921
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameUpper Klamath Lake

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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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