Link River Diversion Dam

Klamath County, Oregon (near KLAMATH FALLS)

River/Stream: KLAMATH RIVER, LINK RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
435 ft
Reservoir Storage
735,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1921
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
12,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-04-08

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
OR00557
State
Oregon (OR)
Coordinates
42.23390, -121.80190
Age
105 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.