The Dalles Dam - Hydroelectric Project Information
General Information
- Dam:
- The Dalles Dam. Columbia River. River Mile 191.5
- Constructed:
- 1960 (units 1-14); 1973 additional units 15-22 completed
- Owner:
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District
- Full Pool:
- 160.0 feet
- Minimum Pool:
- 155.0 feet
- Powerhouse Capacity:
- Nameplate capacity: 14 @ 78 MW, 8 @ 85.975 MW, 1779.8 MW total
- Overload capacity: 14 @ 89 MW, 8 @ 99 MW, 2038 MW total
- Fishwater units: 2 @ 13.5 MW, 27 MW total
- Stations service units: 2 @ 3 MW, 6 MW total
- Hydraulic capacity: 375 kcfs
- Spillway:
- 1380 feet, 23 gates
Additional Information
The Dalles Dam web page. Contact U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District for all additional information.
