Description:
Located in the Columbia Gorge National Scenic
Area 40 miles east of Portland, Oregon, and
Vancouver, Washington, Bonneville Lock and Dam
spans the Columbia and links the two states.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates and
maintains Bonneville Lock and Dam for hydropower
production, fish and wildlife protection, recreation
and navigation. Since 1938, Bonneville Dam has
supplied the region with inexpensive electrical
power. Visitors can experience first-hand the
operation of two hydroelectric powerhouses and
watch migrating fish traveling upstream at the
underwater viewing rooms next to the fish ladders.
Recreation:
Boating, Cultural or Historic Sites, Fishing,
Hunting, Picnic, Water Sports, Winter Sports
& Wildlife Viewing
Location: From Portland, OR, travel 40 miles
east
on I-84.
(Information
provided by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)