John Day Lock and Dam

Oregon — Klickitat County

Location

StateOregon
CountyKlickitat
Coordinates45.71795, -120.69540

Physical Characteristics

NID Height230 ft
Dam Height118 ft
Dam Length5,900 ft
NID Storage2,530,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,530,000 acre-ft
Surface Area55,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Portland District

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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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