Description:
The Dalles Dam is 192 miles upstream from the
mouth of the Columbia River, two miles east
of the city of The Dalles, Oregon. The dam extends
1.5 miles from the Oregon shore to the navigation
lock on the Washington shore. The project consists
of a navigation lock, spillway, powerhouse and
fish passage facilities. Various recreational
facilities are provided along Lake Celilo, the
24-mile long lake behind the dam. There is a
visitor center available focusing on the project
and the region. Then a small brightly painted
train takes visitors from the visitor center
to the fish ladder and powerhouse for a guided
tour. Hydropower exhibits in the powerhouse
explain the operation of the dam.
Recreation:
Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting,
Picnic, Museum/Visitor Center, Water Sports
& Wildlife Viewing
Location:
From The Dalles, Oregon, travel 2 miles
east on I-84.
(Information
provided by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)