Moran Dam, Arch dam near Lillooet, British Columbia, Canada
The Moran Dam project included plans for a concrete structure measuring 261 meters in height and 950 meters across the Fraser River.
In 1955, the British Columbia government authorized initial construction work, but financial limitations prevented the Moran Development Corporation from advancing the project.
The Fraser River's preservation following the cancellation of Moran Dam in 1972 maintains the natural migration patterns of Pacific salmon populations.
The proposed dam location stands at coordinates 50.9239° N latitude and -121.87° W longitude, near the town of Lillooet in British Columbia.
This unbuilt hydroelectric project would have created North America's largest reservoir with a capacity of 35.4 cubic kilometers of water.
Location: British Columbia
GPS coordinates: 50.92390,-121.87000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:58
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