Cougar Dam, Embankment dam in Lane County, Oregon.
The 519-foot Cougar Dam spans across the South Fork McKenzie River, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 219,000 acre-feet.
Completed in 1963 at a cost of 54.2 million dollars, the dam has prevented approximately 452 million dollars in potential flood damages.
The dam integrates educational programs about water management and conservation while supporting recreational activities in the Willamette National Forest.
Visitors can access the reservoir for fishing and boating activities while exploring the adjacent national forest trails and nearby Cougar Hot Springs.
The temperature control tower includes a 302-foot wet well that mixes water to maintain appropriate conditions for salmon migration.
Location: Lane County
GPS coordinates: 44.12890,-122.24000
Latest update: March 15, 2025 13:57
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