Big Cliff Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Oregon |
| County | Marion |
| Nearest City | MILL CITY |
| River/Stream | NORTH SANTIAM RIVER |
| Coordinates | 44.75098, -122.28302 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 172 ft |
| Dam Height | 131 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,930 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,930 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,630 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 141 acres |
| Drainage Area | 452 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 176,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | USACE - Portland District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |