John C. Boyle Dam
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The John C. Boyle Dam is a hydroelectric dam located in southern Oregon
, United States
. It is on the upper Klamath River
, south (downstream) of Keno
, and about 12 miles north of the California
border. Originally developed and known as Big Bend, the John C. Boyle dam and powerhouse complex was
re-dedicated to honor the pioneer hydroelectric engineer who was responsible for the design of
virtually all of the Klamath Hydroelectric Project.
The Boyle Diversion Dam includes several sections (earth-fill, concrete gravity, intake and spillway) that
combine to form an overall crest length of 714.3 feet with a height of 68 feet. The concrete spillway portion
contains three gates and forms the J. C. Boyle Reservoir. Fish screens, fish ladder, and related features are
also present at the site.
The dam produces power at peak times, meaning sometimes it produces electricity and returns water to the river; other times only a small amount of water is returned to the river. This causes a "bathtub" ring effect downstream of the plant's turbines.
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It is on the upper Klamath River
Klamath River
The Klamath River is an American river that flows southwest through Oregon and northern California, cutting through the Cascade Range to empty into the Pacific Ocean. The river drains an extensive watershed of almost that stretches from the high desert country of the Great Basin to the temperate...
, south (downstream) of Keno
Keno, Oregon
Keno is an unincorporated community in Klamath County, Oregon, United States, southwest of Klamath Falls on the Klamath River near Oregon Route 66. As of 2000, the population was 1,059. Keno's elevation is 4,108 feet....
, and about 12 miles north of the California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
border. Originally developed and known as Big Bend, the John C. Boyle dam and powerhouse complex was
re-dedicated to honor the pioneer hydroelectric engineer who was responsible for the design of
virtually all of the Klamath Hydroelectric Project.
The Boyle Diversion Dam includes several sections (earth-fill, concrete gravity, intake and spillway) that
combine to form an overall crest length of 714.3 feet with a height of 68 feet. The concrete spillway portion
contains three gates and forms the J. C. Boyle Reservoir. Fish screens, fish ladder, and related features are
also present at the site.
The dam produces power at peak times, meaning sometimes it produces electricity and returns water to the river; other times only a small amount of water is returned to the river. This causes a "bathtub" ring effect downstream of the plant's turbines.
See also
- List of lakes in Oregon
- Klamath RiverKlamath RiverThe Klamath River is an American river that flows southwest through Oregon and northern California, cutting through the Cascade Range to empty into the Pacific Ocean. The river drains an extensive watershed of almost that stretches from the high desert country of the Great Basin to the temperate...
- http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/3169