Powerdale Dam

Powerdale Post-Removal

In March 2013, the 400 acres of property around the former Powerdale Dam and facilities transferred from PacifiCorp to Columbia Land Trust and Hood River County ownership.  Columbia Land Trust and Hood River County will manage the property to accomplish the four goals identified in the 2003 Settlement Agreement (protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, maintain recreational uses, expand recreation and education opportunities, and preserve tribal fishing rights).  Learn more about the land and management plans from Columbia Land Trust.

Powerdale Dam Removal

Powerdale

In 2010, Powerdale Dam was decommissioned and removed.  Work included removing the dam, fish facility, and other structures and lasted from April through October.  Learn more about the PacifiCorp decommissioning process here.  The Hood River Watershed Group and other project partners documented the removal in the photos below.

The HRWG owes special thanks to Phil Tennis of PacifiCorp and Joe May of Farmers Irrigation District for their help in photographically documenting the Powerdale removal process.

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