Big Cliff Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateOregon
CountyMarion
Nearest CityMILL CITY
River/StreamNORTH SANTIAM RIVER
Coordinates44.75098, -122.28302

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height172 ft
Dam Height131 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,930 acre-ft
Max Storage5,930 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,630 acre-ft
Surface Area141 acres
Drainage Area452 sq mi
Max Discharge176,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerUSACE - Portland District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/10/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDOR00003
Federal IDOR00003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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