Big Cliff Dam

Marion County, Oregon (near MILL CITY)

River/Stream: NORTH SANTIAM RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
172 ft
Dam Length
280 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,930 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
176,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-05-10

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
OR00003
State
Oregon (OR)
Coordinates
44.75098, -122.28302
Age
72 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.