#3
Most Powerful Dam in United States
Sorted by Installed Power Capacity
Value: 2,160 megawatts
John Day Dam
Dam in Rufus, Oregon, United States
John Day Dam is a dam located in Rufus, Oregon, United States. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length, to help users compare it with other dams in United States.
Page overview
- Country
- United States
- State
- Oregon
- City
- Rufus
- Category
- infrastructure
- Type
- Dam
Ranking highlights
See how this dam performs across different ranking categories in United States.
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Capacity | 658,679,302.6 m³ | Total water storage capacity of the dam's reservoir. |
| Dam Height | 85.6 meters | Vertical height of the dam structure from its foundation to its crest. |
| Dam Length | 1,689.5 meters | Total horizontal length of the dam structure across the river or valley. |
| Installed Power Capacity | 2,160 megawatts | Maximum electricity generation capacity of the dam's hydropower system. |
| Completion Year | 1,972 year | Year when the dam was completed or officially opened. |
| Reservoir Surface Area | 214.48 km² | Total surface area covered by the reservoir at full capacity. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
John Day Dam is located in Rufus, Oregon, United States. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this dam.
- City
- Rufus
- State
- Oregon
- Country
- United States
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How this dam is compared
This dam is compared with other dams in United States using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how John Day Dam performs across different comparison categories, such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length.
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Sources
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Frequently asked questions
Where is John Day Dam located?
John Day Dam is located in Rufus, Oregon, United States.
What is John Day Dam known for on LocoDeck?
John Day Dam is listed as a dam in United States. This page highlights key metrics such as Reservoir Capacity, Dam Height, and Dam Length to help compare it with other dams.
How is John Day Dam compared with other dams?
John Day Dam is compared using the ranking metrics available for dams in United States. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.