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Exit 109 from I-84
Rufus, OR 97050
541/296-1181
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| Guided tours include the lock, spillway, powerhouse, and fish ladder. Free. |
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| Hours of Operation: Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., subject to change. Call in advance. |
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began construction of the John Day Dam in 1958. When it was completed in 1971, at a total cost of $511 million, the John Day Dam Powerhouse was the second largest in the world. Completion of the dam marked the final step in harnessing the lower waters of the Columbia River.
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Who Made It: U.S. Army Corp of Engineers
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| Photo Credit: Courtesy of John Day Lock and Dam |
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