Link River Dam on Link River at the head of Klamath River and just west of Klamath Falls, Oregon, regulates flow from Upper Klamath Lake Reservoir.
The facility was constructed in 1947 and is the principal source of water for the Klamath Project. Link River Dam, at the outlet of Upper Klamath Lake, serves as the headwaters for the Link River which flow into Lake Ewauna then transitions into the Klamath River. The dam is a reinforced concrete slab structure with a height of 22 feet and a crest length of 435 feet.
The reservoir has a capacity of 873,000 acre-feet and is operated under contract by PacifiCorp, subject to Klamath Project direction.
General
Project
Klamath
Location
Just west of Klamath Falls, OR
Longitude
-121.7933
Latitude
42.2233
Watercourse
Link River
Reservoir
Upper Klamath Lake
Original Construction
1920-1921
National ID Number
OR00557
Base Width
12 ft
Dimensions
Crest Elevation
4145 ft
Structural Height
22.00 ft
Crest Length
435 ft
Crest Width
7 ft
Volume of Dam Construction Materials
2200 cu yd
Hydraulics & Hydrology
Total Water Storage at Elevation
735000.0 acre-ft at 4143.3
Spillway Capacity at Elevation
13000.0 cfs at 4143.3
Outlet Works Capacity at Elevation
3000.0 cfs at 4143.3 ft
Drainage Area
3800 sq mi
Maximum Water Surface Elevation
4146.2 ft
Contact
Contact
Organization: Pacific Power and Light Company (PacificCorp) Address: 19305 Dagett Road City: Hornbrook, CA 96044 Phone: 530-459-2003
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