LOWER KLAMATH DAM REMOVAL PROJECT

Location: Oregon and California
Client: Klamath River Renewal Corporation (KRRC)
Overview: In order to create a free-flowing river allowing volitional fish passage, four PacifiCorp-operated hydroelectric dams (J.C. Boyle, Copco No. 1, Copco No. 2, and Iron Gate) located on the lower Klamath River in California and Oregon, are in the process of being decommissioned and demolished following the 2022 surrender of the operating license to the Klamath River Renewal Corporation and the States of Oregon and California. The first dam was removed in 2023, and removal of the remaining developments commenced in January 2024.  In addition to accomplishing volitional fish passage, over 40 miles of river habitat will be restored over the next few years, bolstering river health and recreational opportunities long-term. This restoration effort consists of strategic and physical alterations of the reservoirs and tributary areas to maximize ecological recovery.

Camas LLC serves a critical role by leading the Compliance Management Program for the Project. Camas LLC is responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and obtaining the necessary regulatory permits for the removal of four dams and subsequent restoration efforts throughout habitat rehabilitation. This Program is structured to successfully guide the construction design, planning, and implementation process to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations during the entire length of the Project. More information about the Lower Klamath Dam Removal Project is available on the KRRC’s project website.