Oregon
Lost Creek: Rogue River, OR
Lost Creek is an earthfill structure with a gated spillway. Jess Dam was the first of three multi-purpose storage projects completed in the Rogue River Basin project. Jess Dam’s authorized primary purposes include flood risk management, water quality improvement, irrigation, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement and recreation.
Lookout Point: M. Fk. Willamette River, OR
Lookout Point Dam is an earth and gravel-filled dam with concrete gated spillways. It was completed in 1954 at a cost of $88.2 million. In coordination with Hills Creek and Fall Creek dams, the three dams work together…
Leaburg-Walterville: McKenzie River, OR
The Leaburg Walterville Hydroelectric Project is comprised of two facilities located at different points on the McKenzie River. Both plants are run-of-the-river facilities, meaning that the natural flow and elevation drop of the river are used to generate electricity.